Jobs at The Exploration Company

Develop and test flight software for the Nyx spacecraft, including subsystem requirements, software modules, unit tests, integrated tests, and spacecraft simulator components. Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and GNC teams while applying embedded programming, debugging, CI/CD, real-time systems, communication protocols, and safety-critical software practices.

Own the embedded software platform stack for aerospace systems, including bootloader, BSP, RTOS, MCU drivers, communications, FPGA interfaces, toolchains, and CI infrastructure. Bring up ARM Cortex-M platforms, develop safety-critical firmware, debug hardware and software issues, validate requirements, maintain documentation, and coordinate with electronics, systems, testing, and EGSE teams.

Develops propulsion fluid systems for the Storm engine, translating engine requirements into system architectures, designs, development roadmaps, and verification strategies. Leads trade studies, component selection, risk assessments, pneumatic equipment design, and test planning. Analyzes test data to validate models and improve system designs. Requires propulsion fluid-system experience, knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, cryogenic fluids, and fluid components, plus Python and CAD experience.

Develop and optimize functional architectures for the Storm rocket engine. Responsibilities include architecture trade studies, propulsion-system modeling with EcosimPro and Python, requirements allocation, FMEA, operating-condition definition, test-data analysis, and model validation. The role requires expertise in cryogenic propulsion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, aerospace standards, and systems engineering, with collaboration across engineering teams and potential hardware prototyping.

Lead end-to-end integration and certification of Nyx spacecraft missions to the International Space Station. Coordinate with NASA, ESA, and internal engineering teams; manage certification plans, requirements, safety reviews, verification and validation activities, lifecycle reviews, risk mitigation, and certification closure. Ensure spacecraft design and operations comply with ISS interface, safety, operational, and verification requirements while meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Lead assembly, integration, and acceptance testing of cryogenic rocket engine components and complete engines. Develop assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and manufacturing documentation; perform leak, pressure, functional, and instrumentation checks; support hot-fire test campaigns; maintain build and quality records; investigate integration issues and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to improve assembly processes and ensure propulsion hardware readiness.

Summer engineering interns will support crewed space vehicle development by designing, developing, testing, debugging, and improving engineering systems, products, processes, tools, and prototypes. Responsibilities include data analysis, technical documentation, design reviews, validation, quality assurance, and collaboration with engineers under mentorship. The role requires full-time work for at least 12 weeks in Los Angeles beginning May 2027, with candidates providing their own relocation and housing.

Summer engineering interns will support crewed vehicle development by designing, developing, testing, debugging, documenting, and improving engineering systems, products, and prototypes. They will analyze data, participate in design reviews, support validation and quality assurance, and collaborate with engineers under mentorship. Interns must work full-time for at least 12 weeks in Houston, beginning May 2027, and provide their own relocation and housing.

Engineering interns will support crewed vehicle development by designing, developing, testing, debugging, documenting, and improving engineering systems, products, processes, tools, and prototypes. They will analyze data, support validation and quality assurance, participate in design reviews, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to technical deliverables under mentorship.

Engineering interns will support crewed vehicle development by designing, developing, testing, debugging, documenting, and improving engineering systems, products, tools, and prototypes. They will analyze data, support validation and quality assurance, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with engineers under mentorship. The internship requires full-time work for at least 12 weeks in Houston beginning January 2027, with interns providing their own relocation and housing.

Supports CAD and PLM data administration, standard part libraries, templates, drafting standards, user requests, system testing, process documentation, training materials, and routine environment monitoring. The intern works with engineering, CAD, PLM, and IT teams to improve data quality, workflows, reuse, and user experience while gaining experience with Siemens NX administration and customization.

Design, implement, test, verify, and validate spacecraft GNC/AOCS subsystems and algorithms for missions including LEO, reentry, and rendezvous. Develop flight software, six-degree-of-freedom simulations, automation tools, and hardware/software-in-the-loop testing. Perform spacecraft systems trades, optimization, dispersion analysis, and post-flight reporting.

Lead end-to-end development, commissioning, and operation of a vacuum hotfire propulsion test facility for 100–800 N storable-propellant thrusters. Define requirements, safety objectives, instrumentation, controls, integration plans, and verification methods. Manage suppliers, manufacturing, multidisciplinary engineering teams, hazard analyses, commissioning, hotfire testing, maintenance, and operational handover. The role also includes team leadership, task prioritization, and limited HR and training responsibilities.

Develop mission-critical mission control and ground-segment software supporting aerospace testing and operations. Responsibilities include full-lifecycle backend and frontend development, scalable distributed systems, real-time data processing, automated testing, deployment, user support, workflow improvement, and collaboration with flight controllers and engineering teams. The role also contributes to operational reliability, documentation, engineering practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing turbopump components, performing rotor dynamics analysis, managing subcontractors, and improving turbomachinery design.

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will design, implement, and test critical flight software for a space vehicle, ensuring integration across systems.

Lead safe, compliant, and efficient site operations in Munich: maintenance, logistics, EHS implementation, security, export-control safeguards, budgets, projects, audits, and team/vendor management for test-site activities.

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will model spacecraft architecture, lead aerospace component design, collaborate with analysts and engineers, and maintain CAD model configuration.

The Exploration Company encourages talented individuals to apply even without open roles, focusing on space exploration and teamwork across various disciplines.

The Central Controller oversees financial processes, ensuring accurate data management, cost allocation, and performance analysis within aerospace manufacturing. Key responsibilities include budget ownership, monthly closing activities, and cross-functional finance leadership.