Wire Harness Technician (EWIS)

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. To support this ambitious goal, we are seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join our Electrical Integration & Test Team in Munich. You will be responsible for the assembly, integration, maintenance, and modification of electrical test systems used throughout the development, verification, and validation of spacecraft subsystems and avionics equipment. You will play a key role in building and maintaining custom test racks, integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-designed hardware, and supporting engineers during test campaigns. Working closely with electrical, avionics, and system engineers, you will help ensure our test infrastructure meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In your role as Electrical Test Technician, you will: * Assemble, wire, and integrate electrical test racks and ground support equipment * Perform wiring and interconnections between COTS equipment and custom-designed hardware * Manufacture, route, label, and install electrical harnesses and cables according to engineering documentation * Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to perform integration and troubleshooting activities * Support electrical integration, verification, and test campaigns across multiple projects * Perform inspections, modifications, and repairs on electrical assemblies and test equipment * Assist in the installation, replacement, and rework of electronic components on PCBs when required * Execute continuity, insulation, and basic electrical verification tests on assemblies and harnesses * Maintain accurate documentation of wiring modifications, test setups, and configuration changes * Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations on electrical and test systems YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE IN CHARGE OF: * Building and maintaining reliable electrical test infrastructures for spacecraft development and qualification activities * Integrating a wide variety of electrical equipment, including power supplies, measurement devices, automation components, and custom electronics * Ensuring all rack assemblies and wiring installations comply with internal standards and safety requirements * Supporting engineers during test setup preparation, execution, and troubleshooting activities * Contributing to the continuous improvement of test equipment, assembly processes, and documentation practices * Maintaining high levels of workmanship, quality, and configuration control across all electrical integration activities * Ensuring electrical installations are safe, maintainable, and suitable for demanding aerospace test environments MUST-HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS * Technical diploma, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field * Proven hands-on experience in electrical assembly, wiring, and integration activities * Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation * Experience assembling and wiring electrical cabinets, racks, or industrial control systems * Knowledge of cable and wire selection principles, including preliminary conductor sizing based on electrical loads and installation constraints * Familiarity with common industrial automation components such as relays, contactors, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, sensors, power supplies, and I/O modules * Experience using standard electrical test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and continuity testers * Strong troubleshooting skills and a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving * High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship * Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced environment NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS * Experience with aerospace, automotive, railway, or other highly regulated industries * Experience performing PCB assembly, component replacement, soldering, and electronic rework * Familiarity with low-voltage DC power distribution systems * Knowledge of cable harness manufacturing and connector assembly standards * Experience working with custom-built test equipment and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments * Ability to design rack front panels and front-end layouts for custom test systems * Familiarity with CAD tools for electrical or mechanical design documentation * Understanding of configuration management and documentation control processes 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. We want you as a talented and experienced Electrician to help us in our mission by developing Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms for our Future Projects. You will be part of the Future Systems team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As an Electrician-HIL, your role will evolve as our testing capabilities grow. Initially, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: * Design, build and wire HIL test benches, racks, and electrical harnessing for spaceflight and ground test systems * Assemble and integrate electrical infrastructure for HIL environments, including power distribution, signal routing, grounding and shielding * Support setup and operation of HIL test benches, integrating hardware with simulators, instrumentation and test equipment * Diagnose and troubleshoot signal integrity issues, intermittent connections, grounding problems, and EMI/EMC-related effects * Maintain, modify and repair test equipment wiring, connectors, harnesses and supporting electrical infrastructure * Maintain accurate wiring schematics, cable lists, test logs, and configuration documentation * Collaborate with HIL engineers, System Engineers and software teams to support test readiness and failure investigations * Contribute to continuous improvement of HIL hardware design, build process and safety practices WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU In the role as Electrician - HiL ideally, you will bring the following experience and skills: * Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field * 3+ years of hands-on electrical work, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability/safety-critical environments * Demonstrated experience assembling and wiring HiL test benches, racks, or complex test setups * Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pin‑outs, and harness drawings * Familiarity with aerospace or industrial standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL‑STD, IPC, or equivalent) * Practical experience in cable and harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, heat‑shrinking, and connector assembly * Proficiency with electrical and electronic test equipment, such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and harness testers * Solid understanding of EMI/EMC best practices, grounding concepts, and shielding technique * Experience with spacecraft avionics, GSE, or propulsion test systems is a plus * High attention to detail, strong workmanship standards, and a safety‑first mindset * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team   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.

Marvel Fusion

WHO WE ARE Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 75 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across our locations in Munich and Colorado.  Backed by over €385 million in public and private funding, we’re driven by a shared mission: to deliver clean, abundant energy to the world.  WHY MARVEL FUSION By joining us, you will be: * Solving one of the most complex technological challenges known to humanity, harnessing Fusion on Earth * Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy * Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion * Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE As an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer Intern, your contributions will be crucial to develop critical components for MF experimental campaigns. In addition, you will help to maintain proper documentation. Together with mechanical engineers and scientists, you will help in the design of motion control and monitoring test setups. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Assembly and testing PCB for motion control and cameras.  * Build and set up test benches for signal monitoring and testing * Take part in project meetings to stay up to date with the latest developments * Support the science team during preparation, testing, and debugging of electronics * Assemble and wire electrical prototypes following design schematics * Document best practices to ensure high-quality builds and safe working standards * Hands-on experience with PCB and soldering skills, cable management  * Write Electrical Testing protocols and reports, creating wiring and system diagrams/schematics  WHAT YOU BRING * Enrolled in or studying Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering * Hands-on experience building electronics prototypes * Familiarity with electrical design software such as EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools * Solid understanding of both digital and analog electronics and strong troubleshooting skills * Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings * Comfortable using and maintaining a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment * Skilled with wiring tools such as crimpers, wire splicing, soldering, and pin extraction tools * Experience with measurement instruments and power distribution hardware (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, transformers, etc.) * Excellent communication skills and a structured, organized working style * Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ESP32) or other programmable boards (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)  * Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.  * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.   For more information on how we process your application data, please review our privacy notice.