Senior Space Vehicle Project Advisor

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. Key Responsibilities: * Technical Leadership * Work closely with the ECLSS Principal Engineer and other Nyx Crew team members to further the development of the Nyx Crew ECLS Systems. * Lead the development of ECLSS components and sub-systems from concept and requirement generation through Critical Design Review and eventual Flight Hardware delivery with the support and oversight of the ECLSS Principal Engineer. * Design and develop test rigs and test objectives for components and subsystems. Vehicle Architecture * Lead development, functional and risk-reduction testing for responsible components, and/or subsystems. * Develop and validate analytical models to predict system behavior and inform design decisions. * Conduct component trade studies and make recommendations that balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Program Execution * Plan, coordinate, and oversee development activities to achieve technical, schedule, and budget objectives. * Manage Product Lifecycle Management workflows, Bill of Materials configurations, and Interface Control Documents. * Identify and mitigate technical risks, resolve anomalies, and deliver qualified flight hardware aligned with program milestones. * Support the creation of detailed engineering documentation, including design reviews, test plans, test and analysis reports, and technical specifications. Team Leadership & Capability Development * Provide technical mentorship to lower level engineers and technicians. * Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder, Supplier & Cross-Functional Management * Lead technical interactions with suppliers, development partners, and external stakeholders, including component selection, procurement, oversight, and acceptance activities. * Collaborate closely with subsystems, MAIT, and program teams to ensure successful system integration. * Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations while ensuring alignment between propulsion activities and broader vehicle development objectives. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Aerospace Engineering. * Minimum 10 years of experience in technical coordination of aerospace or spacecraft projects, from early development to qualification. * Experience in design processes, including concept development, trade studies, testing, and optimization for manufacturability and reliability. * Experience in developing and leading component testing campaigns, including test objective generation and test rig design and development. * Experience with 3D modeling software. * Experience with ECLSS systems, including pressure systems, air circulation systems, water systems and/or atmospheric monitoring & processing systems. * Experience with environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, etc. * Experience with ECSS and NASA standards is a plus. * Familiarity with tools like GitHub and Python is a plus. Skills and Behaviors: * Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations. * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks. * Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done. * Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity, and Passion. 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.

Legora

ABOUT US Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar. Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus on what matters: judgment, strategy, and outcomes. 1,000+ customers across 50+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $100M+ in ARR, with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI and Graceview. We partner with world-class performers: including Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Ludvig Åberg (and his caddie), and campaigns featuring Jude Law. Joining Legora means three things. * We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions. * We fight for excellence: high standards, direct, ego-free feedback. * We grow together: as a team and with our customers. Mission before ego. Everyone contributes. No one coasts. If you’re driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar. This is the place. THE ROLE As Lead Legal Engineer, you’ll operate as a player-coach: leading Legora’s most complex and high-impact client engagements while managing and developing a team of Legal Engineers. You’ll combine deep legal knowledge, product expertise, and people leadership to drive adoption, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver measurable outcomes across your clients and your team. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Leading enterprise-level pilots and implementations across multiple stakeholders and products, from discovery through go-live, with clear success metrics. * Owning priority client use cases end-to-end, shaping scalable onboarding and implementation frameworks. * Acting as a senior thought partner to clients, building trusted relationships with partners, legal ops, and innovation leaders. * Delivering executive-level demos, workshops, and presentations, clearly articulating value and handling complex objections. * Influencing internal teams (Product, Go-to-Market, Customer Success) on implementation strategy, setup, and handover. * Representing the voice of the customer, surfacing product gaps with evidence and driving them through to resolution. * Building and refining team processes, systems, and operating rhythms that scale delivery quality and team effectiveness as the Legal Engineering function grows. * Providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development support to drive individual and team growth. * Managing and developing a team of Legal Engineers, setting clear goals, expectations, and performance standards. * Leading hiring efforts for the Legal Engineering team, helping to attract and onboard top talent. WHAT YOU BRING You’ve built your career at the intersection of law, technology, delivery, and people leadership, and are comfortable owning complex work, leading senior conversations, and navigating ambiguity. You’ll thrive in this role if you: * Have a background in law, with experience at a top-tier firm, in-house legal team, or legal tech environment. * Have direct people management experience, including hiring, developing, and performance-managing a team in a client-facing or delivery environment. * Bring senior experience delivering complex client implementations or programmes with multiple stakeholders. * Are product-savvy and tech-curious, with a strong grasp of generative AI and legal workflows. * Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences. * Excel at stakeholder and programme management, influencing priorities and navigating high-stakes conversations. * Bring experience in legal tech or a technology-driven environment — a strong plus, though not required. * Bring structure to complexity, move quickly without sacrificing quality, and focus on outcomes over perfection. What’s In It For You * Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally. * Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success. * Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily. * In-person environment: Houston office designed for ambitious builders. * Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision * Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente * HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection) * Dental plans via MetLife * Vision plans via Vision Care Family Support * Generous parental leave * Free access to Maven Clinic * Dependent Care FSA * Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents Additional Perks * Pre-tax commuter benefits * Life Insurance + STD/LTD * 401(K) with generous company match * Unlimited PTO * Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Engelhart

ABOUT US Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is “asset light” and highly diversified – giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities.  Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies. In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients’ renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart’s capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition. Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: Performance, Agility, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship. About the Role We are seeking a proactive, motivated, and highly trusted People Generalist to join our Houston, TX office. As part of our global People (HR) Team, you will support the business through the delivery of effective People processes, contribute to global initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience and take on meaningful responsibility within a dynamic international firm.  As the sole People Team representative in Houston, you will have significant ownership while partnering closely with a collaborative global People Team and reporting to the North American People Lead based in Stamford, CT. You will gain exposure to a broad range of People disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR systems, and people analytics. This will be a full-time role, owning the following responsibilities: * Support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, development, recruitment, offboarding, and responding to People-related inquiries. * Own and process US payroll, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll administration, acting as the primary contact for external payroll providers, the internal Treasury team, and supporting global payroll processes where required. * Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, life events, vendor administration, and day-to-day employee support. * Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (including HiBob HRIS and Greenhouse ATS), support audits and compliance activities, and prepare People data, metrics, and reporting. * Manage U.S. employment-based immigration and employee mobility processes, coordinating with external legal counsel to support filings, track renewal deadlines, and maintain work authorization compliance. * Partner with the global People Team on HR systems, compensation, learning and development, process improvement, and other regional and global initiatives, including operational support across global locations where needed. * Build strong relationships with local leadership up to Desk Head and C-Suite, providing responsive and high-quality People support and gaining exposure to senior stakeholders.  About You You are a collaborative and approachable HR professional who builds strong relationships and provides practical guidance to employees, managers, and stakeholders across the business. You exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and take ownership of both day-to-day operations and longer-term initiatives. Confident operating as the sole HR presence on site, you build credibility quickly and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You are organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities without losing rigor. Proactive, resilient and quick to learn, you take initiative and don’t shy away from challenging stakeholders. You work closely with the wider People Team, aligning on approach and sense-checking decisions to ensure consistency. You bring strong emotional intelligence and are developing your coaching skills, balancing empathy with a clear and pragmatic approach. Most importantly, you are motivated to grow your career alongside an experienced People Team and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture. In addition, we are looking for somebody with the following experience and skills: * 3-5 years in a broad HR Generalist role. * Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, benefits, and offboarding. * Working knowledge of US employment law. * Hands-on experience in payroll processing (ideally using ADP), benefits administration, and support of payroll audits and compliance activities. * Familiarity with employment-based US immigration processes and working with external immigration counsel. * Strong Excel skills and experience analyzing HR data and reporting. * Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms, ideally HiBob and Greenhouse. * Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support business processes. * A track record of building strong relationships with employees, managers, and stakeholders and collaborating effectively within a global team. In addition, the following experiences are not required but desirable for this role: * Experience working with a PEO (e.g. ADP TotalSource). * Experience working within a global, multi-functional business with an international People / HR team. * Experience working in mid-size organizations (200 – 500 employees). * Previous exposure to financial services, commodities, and/or technology sectors.  What we offer * Competitive compensation and participation in Engelhart’s discretionary bonus plan.  * 20 days of paid time off and 10 public holidays. * Robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, HSA and 401(k) contribution match, and supplemental benefits partially subsidised by the Company. * Eligibility to receive external and internal training in accordance with our Training & Development Policy.   We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees – across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more – feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.