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About The Exploration Company
We are building spacecrafts for humanity. We develop, produce, and operate Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can be refueled in orbit and carries cargo, with potential for human missions in the future.
The Role
We need a highly skilled Electrical Technician to lead the installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for various propulsion test benches. This is a hands-on position that demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring the success of our propulsion testing efforts.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform integration of sensors, actuators, power supplies, and control systems for various test benches
- Manufacture and verify cabinets according to electrical schematics
- Manufacture ground and flight harnesses
- Support design engineers in optimizing the harness layout and routing for our engines
- Troubleshoot various signals and electronic devices to resolve issues (data acquisition system, valve driver, power supply, exciter, etc)
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability
- Collaborate with design engineers to enhance the performance and safety of test benches
- Maintain accurate records of system installations, debugging processes, and maintenance activities
- Prepare technical reports and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures
Basic Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar (or years of equivalent professional experience as a substitute)
- 3+ years of experience in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Proficiency using electronics equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
- 2+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on test facilities, ideally in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industry
- Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation
- Hands-on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components
- Positive and flexible attitude in a constantly evolving environment
- Grit to overcome obstacles and get the job done
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in English
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards
What We Offer
We are Agile, making fast decisions while keeping our goals and systems in mind. We are Open and Collaborative, transparent about risks and obstacles so we can cooperate to overcome them. We have Fun knowing we are democratising space, offering a wonderful and rare opportunity.
The Exploration Company provides relocation assistance for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.