In-Orbit Services Fault Management Engineer

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. Our Future Projects team is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and developing new technologies, products and programs. As a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of orbital mechanics concepts and applications. You will support early-phase studies of various spacecraft and mission concepts, including in-orbit services, lunar vehicles, and launch systems, and will work all aspects of mission design: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, ConOps, orbit/trajectory analysis and design, algorithm development, operations, and post-flight analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In your capacity as a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to: * Mission Planning and Analysis: Own the mission design of The Exploration Company’s vehicles for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO operations, Reentry, and Rendezvous and Docking focusing on In-Orbit Services, as well as supporting Lunar missions. * Space Debris Mitigation: Own the Space Debris Mitigation requirements, and propose solutions to comply with the latest space traffic sustainability standards. * Technical Budgets and Vehicle Design: Ownership of delta-V and propellant budgets, and support vehicle sizing. * Trajectory Design: Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories for various mission phases, including launch, orbit transfer, station-keeping, proximity operations and end-of-life disposal. * Simulation and Modeling: Create, utilize and maintain simulation models to predict and optimize spacecraft behavior and performance under various scenarios. * Technical Documentation: Prepare, maintain and contribute to accurate technical documentation, including requirements specification, mission analysis reports, operational procedures, as well as technical inputs to proposals. * Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineers, operations teams, and other stakeholders and perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades to ensure mission objectives are met. * Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with on-orbit operations and propose contingency plans. * Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest advancements in space technology and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission analysis processes. WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU In the role of Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer ideally, you will have the following: * Education: MSc. in Aerospace or related engineering discipline. * Experience: More than three years of experience in mission analysis, orbital mechanics, or a related discipline. Previous roles should reflect hands-on experience with rendezvous and proximity operations. * Technical Skills: Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics, including relative orbital motion, and affinity with optimization problems and methodologies. * Programming Skills: Software development experience, ideally with C++ and Python. * Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Feedback: Willingness to give proactive and mindful feedback across all company levels. * Mindset: Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment. * Languages: Fluent in English. Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. Our Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs. We want you as a talented and experienced Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer to help us in our mission by developing and testing critical software responsible for the operation of our new technologies and products. You will be part of the Future Projects Team working on the development of a robotic orbital station aiming at supporting the In Space Operations and Services eco-system, unlocking the resupply of servicers in satellites parts and propellant, and performing complexe robotic-assisted in-orbit experiments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In your capacity as Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include: * Take ownership of work packages or full future projects related to Avionics, Communications and Power: * Define functional breakdowns, high level requirements and their associated flow-down and manage / maintain the technical baselines to ensure that the design answers the needs of the respective project * Provide system architectures and conceptual designs, perform technical trade-offs, budget and performance calculations * Provide development logic, implementation, verification and validation plans * Develop hardware solutions for the project * Ensure the delivery on time, on quality and on cost of the work packages in your responsibility * In coordination with the Bid Manager, elaborate the technical and programmatic parts for Avionics, Communications and Power related work packages to submit winning proposals for new future projects WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU In the role as Future Projects Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer ideally, you will have the following: * Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or another related field * 3+ years of experience in the design of avionics, communication and power systems for the aerospace sector * Broad understanding of the full functional chain of space-based avionics, communications and power systems * Strong systems engineering background * Hands-on experience with development, assembly, integration and testing of electrical units for space applications Skills and Behaviors * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong analysis and problem-solving skills * Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks * Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done * Ability to communicate at all levels of the business * Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork * Space enthusiast: ready to change the global space industry Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. The Operations team is looking for a Head of Operations to own reliable, scalable, and efficient operations across all The Exploration Company sites (Munich, Bordeaux, Torino, Houston and test locations). Reporting to the COO, you will set the strategy for our buildings and workplaces, drive operational processes together with Digital and Quality (including EN9100), and ensure that ESG reporting and sustainability are embedded in how we build and run our sites. You won’t write every process yourself, but you will be the one who aligns stakeholders, sets priorities and standards, and makes sure things are implemented and actually used. RESPONSIBILITIES * Act as the central counterpart for Operations topics with Engineering, MAIT, HR, Digital, and Finance. Site & Workplace Strategy * Own the long-term site and building strategy: capacity planning, lease vs. buy/build decisions, and site masterplans in alignment with company growth. * Define and maintain workplace standards for offices, labs, integration halls, and test areas (layout principles, utilities needs, support functions, amenities). * Evaluate new locations and expansion options together with Finance, Legal, and business teams; support negotiations with landlords and partners. Facilities & Site Management * Set the operating model for site management across all locations (roles, responsibilities, interfaces); ensure local site leads can execute effectively. * Define and implement standard ways of working for facility operations: maintenance, cleaning, reception, logistics, and office services. * Own the OPEX/CAPEX budgets for facilities and site operations; forecast, track, and challenge spend across locations. * Lead major cross-site projects such as new site launches, large fit-outs, or consolidation moves, from business case to handover (including as-builts and O&M documentation). Process Ownership with Digital & Quality (incl. EN9100) * Co-lead the definition and rollout of operations-related processes within the company’s management system (“TEC OS”) together with Digital and Quality. * Drive the EN9100 implementation for all operations-relevant processes (facilities, logistics etc.) without being the primary author of every procedure. * Work with the Digital team to select, implement, and improve tools supporting operations. * Ensure processes are simple, documented, trained, and actually followed; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions when gaps appear. ESG Reporting & Sustainability Strategy * Own the cross-site data collection for ESG/B-Corp-related reporting (energy, water, waste, recycling, business travel from an operations perspective). * Develop and maintain the sustainability roadmap for buildings and site operations (energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, circularity, responsible sourcing). * Work with Finance and Strategy to integrate sustainability into investment decisions (e.g. CAPEX justifications considering lifecycle cost and carbon footprint). * Coordinate with HR and Communications to make sustainability actions visible and understandable across the company. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS * 5+ years experience in leading operations, facilities, or workplace functions in industrial, aerospace, or comparable high-tech environments. * Proven track record in setting up and scaling site operations across multiple locations (offices, labs, integration halls, and/or test sites). * Strong experience designing and rolling out cross-site processes and standards, ideally within an ISO 9001/EN9100 or similar management system. * Familiarity with digital tools for operations (CMMS, ticketing/helpdesk, space/asset management, BI dashboards); comfortable working with Digital/IT on requirements and implementations. * Comfortable working at two levels: strategic (site roadmap, process landscape) and hands-on (unblocking issues, refining processes, diving into data). * Experience working in an international environment and coordinating stakeholders across sites and countries. * Languages: English (professional working proficiency); French or German is a strong plus. * Leadership: structured, service-oriented, and transparent; able to set priorities, say “no” when needed, and coach teams and suppliers towards high performance. Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.