The Exploration Company

In-space manufacturing · Startup · Europe · HQ France, Germany · 51 open roles, verified daily

51 open roles, newest first

Flight Software Architect Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareYou will define and evolve the flight software architecture for our spacecraft, ensuring it meets mission requirements, safety objectives, and scalability needs. Working across Flight Software, Systems…On site

GNC Senior Engineer-Lander Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Space SystemsLead GNC design across the full lifecycle of our lander spacecraft, from mission conceptual design through hardware integration and flight validation. You will own requirements engineering, control algorithm…On site

Senior Software System Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Space SystemsOwn verification and validation of flight software for the Nyx spacecraft program. You will manage requirements traceability, plan integrated testing, prepare certification documentation, and collaborate with…On site

Propulsion Engineer - Huracan Components Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will own the technical follow-up of suppliers and manufacturing partners providing secondary components (sensors, valves, actuators, instrumentation) for Huracan, our lunar lander main engine. Ensure…On site

Deputy Flight Software Lead Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareOwn the development logic and schedule for Flight Software activities across spacecraft programs. You will coordinate with ESA, manage risks, maintain development tools, and support the Lead Flight Software in…On site

Propulsion Data & Modeling Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will own the fluid modeling and data analysis for Nyx spacecraft propulsion system development and testing. Bridge design and hardware validation by building analysis tools, correlating models against test…On site

Propulsion AIT Principal Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionLead AIT for two cryogenic propulsion systems aboard Nyx, our modular reusable orbital vehicle. You will own technical strategy, manage dedicated teams, execute complex test campaigns, and resolve anomalies…On site

Propulsion GSE Team Leader Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · Space SystemsLead the design, build and operation of propulsion test benches for The Exploration Company's Nyx orbital vehicle. You'll manage fluid systems, high-pressure equipment, and engineering teams to deliver critical…On site

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will prepare and execute tests on propulsion engines and components, develop test plans and procedures, and lead risk assessments to ensure safety during test campaigns. Work with development engineers and…On site

AIT Mechanical Technician - Thermal Protection System Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · MechanicalYou will assemble and integrate thermal protection system hardware for the Nyx spacecraft capsule, performing adhesive bonding, inspection, and NDI support under AIT mechanical engineers. Work with composite…On site

AIT Propulsion Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · PropulsionYou will manage integration and functional testing of propulsion systems for Nyx, our modular reusable orbital vehicle. Your role spans mechanical assembly, test planning, component qualification campaigns, and…On site

AIT Senior Test Technician Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionYou will own environmental test campaigns for Nyx spacecraft subsystems: vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock testing. Set up instrumentation, operate test facilities, prepare ground support equipment, and…On site

AIT Test & Assembly Technician Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionYou will prepare, integrate, and run environmental tests (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock) on Nyx spacecraft hardware and sub-systems. You'll assemble prototypes, install instrumentation, operate test…On site

AIT Test Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionYou will prepare, execute and manage dynamic and thermal testing of Nyx spacecraft subsystems, from vibration and shock tests to thermal vacuum cycles. You'll own test procedures, in-house equipment operation…On site

AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · MechanicalManage Nyx spacecraft environmental and thermal test campaigns from facility setup through execution. You will own GSE definition, test procedures, integration logistics and anomaly resolution, working across…On site

AIT MGSE Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionDesign, procure and commission mechanical ground support equipment (MGSEs) for spacecraft capsule assembly and testing. You will own the full lifecycle from CAD and structural analysis through supplier…On site

AIT MGSE Engineer - Lunar Lander Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · Space SystemsYou will design, procure and commission mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for The Exploration Company's lunar lander programme. Working with engineering teams, you will create CAD designs, run…On site

Flight Software Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareOwn core flight software modules for Nyx, our modular orbital vehicle for cargo and human spaceflight. You will design, implement, and test mission-critical systems for spacecraft control, telemetry, fault…On site

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · MechanicalYou will lead thermal vacuum and thermal balance test campaigns for the Nyx spacecraft, owning verification strategy from test planning through qualification review. Work with System Engineering, AIT and…On site

Fluid Systems Development Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · PropulsionYou will develop key fluid systems for the Storm engine, translating engine requirements into robust architectures and driving them from concept through qualification. Lead design trade-offs, component…On site

Propulsion Functional Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · PropulsionYou will define the functional architecture of the Storm engine, leading subsystem integration and ensuring all components work together to meet mission requirements. Drive architecture trade-offs, requirement…On site

Senior Avionics System Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ElectronicsYou will design avionics system architectures, manage interfaces across spacecraft subsystems, and lead verification activities for robust electronic systems. Work with multidisciplinary teams on data handling…On site

Feed System Functional Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will own the functional architecture and performance of the propellant feed system for a MON3-MMH storable bipropellant propulsion system. Lead system design, fluid modeling, failure analysis, and…On site

GNC Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Space SystemsDesign, test and validate GNC algorithms and AOCS hardware for The Exploration Company's spacecraft across LEO operations, reentry and rendezvous missions. You will develop 6-DOF simulations, implement flight…On site

Propulsion Test Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will develop and execute tests on propulsion engines and components, leading test operations from planning through to analysis. Work autonomously on risk assessments, test procedures and technical…On site

AIT Electrical Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · ElectronicsDesign and commission electrical systems for spacecraft propulsion test benches, then lead hands-on assembly, integration and troubleshooting of engine electrical hardware. You'll own the full cycle from…On site

Future Projects Thermal Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · MechanicalDesign and analyze thermal control systems for new spacecraft projects. You'll own the thermal architecture from concept through operations, working across mechanical, CAD and systems teams to solve complex…On site

Avionics Manufacturing Team Lead Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ElectronicsYou will lead a team of avionics technicians assembling, integrating, and testing equipment for the Nyx spacecraft. You own the production schedule, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures, while acting…On site

Launcher Propulsion Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · PropulsionYou will define propulsion system architectures for future launcher programs, from concept through early development phases. Lead technical trade-offs, system requirements, and coordination with external…On site

Propulsion Design Office Principal Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionLead the Propulsion Design Office for Nyx Earth, owning feed and pressure system design, thermal management, and structural integrity across all mission phases. You'll manage a team of thermal, structural, and…On site

Propulsion CFD Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionYou will run CFD simulations of propulsion valves, injectors, and thruster plumes to drive component design and vehicle-level integration. Model compressible and rarefied flows, validate against test data, and…On site

AIT Mechanical Technician Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionAssemble and test the Nyx Capsule with our AIT mechanical team. You'll conduct bonding, thermal protection installation, orbital welding on propulsion and thermal systems, and pressure testing, following ESA…On site

AIT Test Technician Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionYou will prepare, execute, and report on environmental tests including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum for spacecraft hardware and sub-systems. Install instrumentation, operate test equipment, maintain…On site

AIT Thermal/ECLSS Team Leader Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · MechanicalLead our AIT thermal/ECLSS team planning and executing thermal and environmental control system integration and testing for Nyx Earth, from sub-system qualification through capsule-level validation. You'll own…On site

Avionics Equipment Technical Owner Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ElectronicsYou will own one avionics unit from concept through flight model, coordinating electronics, mechanical, thermal and digital engineers. Lead functional validation, environmental testing (vibration, thermal…On site

FPGA Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ElectronicsYou will design and validate FPGA-based digital electronics for spacecraft capsules, writing VHDL code and test software to ensure reliability in the space environment. Work across digital architecture…On site

Lead Flight Software Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareOwn the end-to-end flight software delivery for spacecraft, from architecture through verification and certification. You will lead four teams of engineers, drive critical design decisions, and contribute…On site

Lead Mission Assurance Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · ProductionLead the mission assurance strategy for our spacecraft, owning the safety architecture, flight reliability, and fault management. You will direct a team of 6 engineers, drive risk mitigation with design and…On site

Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Space SystemsYou will lead the end-to-end design, build and operation of a remote lunar lander test facility in the UAE, covering hot-fire propulsion testing and hopper demonstrations. Own the complete infrastructure from…On site

Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · Space SystemsDesign and deploy a remote lunar lander hot-fire test facility in the UAE from concept through operations. You will own propulsion test infrastructure, cryogenic systems, facility automation, and end-to-end…Hybrid

Mission Assurance Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · ProductionOwn the end-to-end safety and reliability strategy for The Exploration Company's spacecraft. You'll drive vehicle safety architecture, FMECA and FTA analyses, fault management design, and in-flight anomaly…On site

Principal Flight Software Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareLead a flight software team building the control systems for Nyx, our crewed spacecraft. You will own the technical roadmap, set code quality standards, and collaborate across GNC, avionics, and propulsion to…On site

Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareOwn core flight software modules for the Nyx spacecraft, designing and testing systems for spacecraft control, telemetry, fault management, and communications. You'll write modern C++ and Python, build test…On site

Senior Mission Operations Training Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · Space SystemsYou will own the complete mission operations training program for human spaceflight missions, scripting and executing high-fidelity simulations, authoring flight controller curricula, and embedding with…On site

Software Product Assurance Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · ProductionYou'll own software quality for The Exploration Company's Nyx Earth spacecraft, establishing assurance baselines, running verification and validation, managing nonconformities, and conducting audits. Lead…On site

Software System Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Houston, TX · Space SystemsYou will lead verification and validation of flight software for the Nyx spacecraft, managing requirements tracing, test planning, and certification activities. Work across software development, system…On site

Software System Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Space SystemsYou will own verification and validation of flight software for the Nyx spacecraft program, managing requirements tracing, test planning, and certification activities. Work directly with software teams, system…On site

System Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Space SystemsYou will lead functional and environmental testing for the Nyx spacecraft, defining test plans, coordinating subsystem integration, and driving verification closure across all system safety and performance…On site

Turbomachinery Lead Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Bordeaux, France · PropulsionLead the turbomachinery design and development of a high-thrust liquid rocket engine. You'll manage a diverse engineering team, own technical decisions on turbopumps and test infrastructure, and drive hardware…On site

Turbopump Rotordynamics Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · PropulsionYou will design, analyze and optimize turbopump components for high-thrust rocket engines, making critical turbomachinery decisions and performing rotor dynamics analysis on cryogenic pump systems.On site