
The Exploration Company · Munich
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled ...
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.
custom electronics
Industrial Automation, or a related field
installation constraints
sensors, power supplies, and I/O modules
testers
Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
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.
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 In this multifaceted and exciting role, you will act as a key interface between the Engineering and Experimental Physics teams, translating complex requirements into robust electrical solutions. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design, implement and validate high-quality experimental setups involving advanced electromechanical systems. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of experimental campaigns, ensuring safe, reliable and well-structured electrical systems in a high-performance, high-voltage environment. By applying engineering best practices and standards, you will enable cutting-edge research while maintaining the highest levels of safety and technical excellence. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, build and wire electrical control cabinets for low voltage and high voltage applications, ensuring full compliance with German and European standards such as DIN VDE 0100, DIN EN 61439, DIN EN 60204-1 and DGUV Vorschrift 3 * Take ownership of electrical design using EPLAN, including creation of schematics, terminal diagrams, cable lists and complete documentation packages * Perform electrical risk assessments for systems and cabinets, identifying hazards and defining mitigation measures according to applicable safety standards * Assemble, install and integrate control cabinets and electromechanical systems, ensuring high quality workmanship and safe operation * Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate system requirements into robust electrical designs and implemented solutions * Participate in design reviews, providing expertise on cabinet layout, protection concepts, grounding, EMC and industrial best practices * Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems both in-house and on-site during experimental campaigns * Develop and maintain complete and structured engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test procedures and compliance records * Define and apply best practices for safe assembly, testing and operation of electrical systems, especially in high voltage environments * Manage workshop activities related to electrical assembly, ensuring availability of tools, components and an efficient and compliant workspace WHAT YOU BRING * Completed vocational training as Electrical Technician, Mechatronics Technician, or a degree in Electrical Engineering * Minimum 3 years of strong hands-on experience in building, wiring and commissioning electrical control cabinets for low voltage and high voltage applications * Proven expertise in electrical design using EPLAN, including creation of schematics, terminal diagrams, cable routing and full documentation packages * Solid experience performing electrical risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation measures for electrical systems * In-depth knowledge of German and European standards such as DIN VDE 0100, DIN EN 61439, DIN EN 60204-1, DIN EN 50178 and DGUV Vorschrift 3 * Strong understanding of power distribution, protection concepts, grounding, EMC and safe design practices in industrial environments * Ability to read, interpret and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation * Practical experience with industrial components such as PLCs, relays, contactors, circuit breakers, safety devices and field instrumentation * Experience in testing, commissioning and troubleshooting electrical cabinets and integrated electromechanical systems * Skilled in professional wiring techniques including crimping, shielding, cable routing and use of electrical tools * Structured and detail-oriented working style with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset * Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and international teams * Willingness to travel and support on-site activities and experimental campaigns * Professional proficiency in English is required WHAT SETS YOU APART * German language skills are a plus * Knowledge of PCB design and electrical circuit design according to IEC 61191-1 and DIN EN 60204-1 * Understanding of mechanical design and fabrication methods such as machining, 3D printing and laser cutting WHAT WE OFFER Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth: * Public transport reimbursement * EGYM Wellpass fitness club access * Complimentary health insurance * Professional development support * Company pension plan * Healthy office snacks For more information on how we process your application data, please review our privacy notice.
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 mission, we are bringing harness manufacturing in-house and are looking for a Wire Harness Technician to help industrialize, build, and validate high-reliability electrical harnesses used across the Nyx avionics and test campaigns. In this role, your scope will be continuously evolving. Day-to-day you will help translate harness design outputs into robust manufacturing processes and deliver flight-like and test harnesses with strong quality, repeatability, and documentation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In your capacity as a Wire Harness Technician, your responsibilities will typically include: Manufacturing & Assembly Execution * Build electrical harnesses (development, qualification, and test harnesses), including cut/strip, crimp, splice, solder (where applicable), lacing/tie, over-braid/shield terminations, labeling, and final assembly. * Support batch-by-batch production for test campaigns and verification activities (e.g., shock/vibration, EMI/EMC, TVAC), coordinating readiness of parts, tooling, and work instructions. Cross-functional Collaboration * Work closely with harness design and integration stakeholders to ensure manufacturability (DFM), clarity of drawings, and alignment between wiring diagrams and physical assembly. Documentation & Traceability * Maintain “as-built” records, deviations, rework logs, and configuration/serial tracking for harnesses and critical components. WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU For the Wire Harness Technician role, you ideally bring experience with the following: * Technical vocational training (Ausbildung) in electrical, electronic, or mechanical fields (e.g. Elektroniker, Mechatroniker) or equivalent hands-on experience. * Strong hands-on experience with wiring harness manufacturing or cable assembly in high-reliability contexts (aerospace/space, aviation, motorsport, defense, medical, or similar). * Ability to interpret harness drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and connector tables; comfortable working from controlled documentation and detailed work instructions. * Solid understanding of harness workmanship principles (crimp quality, strain relief, routing/bend radius, shielding/grounding practices, backshell assembly and torqueing, etc.). * Practical troubleshooting skills (identifying pinning errors, shorts/opens, intermittent faults, damaged contacts, shielding issues, etc.). * Experience using typical harness assembly tools (crimp tools, wire strippers, insertion/extraction tools, torque tools, soldering equipment when applicable). * High attention to detail and manual dexterity, with a strong focus on quality and workmanship standards (preferably IPC/WHMA awareness). * Ability to follow precise processes and work instructions while maintaining consistency and traceability during production. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced production or test environment where priorities can shift based on integration and delivery needs. * Team-oriented mindset with clear communication with engineering and quality teams when issues arise. NICE TO HAVE * Familiarity with aerospace/space workmanship standards and inspection approaches (e.g., IPC-style workmanship, connector acceptance criteria, traceability practices). * Experience with harness electrical test equipment and automated test report generation. * Understanding of EMI/EMC-sensitive build practices (shield termination strategies, pigtail control, bonding/grounding considerations), aligned with the fact that harnesses support EMI/EMC test activities. * Prior experience supporting test harness builds for environmental testing (vibration, thermal-vac, etc.). 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.
🚀 JOIN SE3 LABS AS FOUNDING DRONE & AVIONICS TECHNICIAN Help us get our autonomous systems airborne. You’ll own electrical integration from prototype to flight. Early team, deep tech, high impact. ABOUT SE3 SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense. Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for a hands-on operator who’s ready to bring these machines into the real world. ABOUT THE ROLE As our Founding Drone & Avionics Technician, you’ll play a key role in getting our fleet of autonomous drones ready for flight. Working closely with our engineering team, you’ll establish our professional-grade avionics shop, build harnesses and integration workflows, and ensure every system is measured, tested, and flight-proven. You won’t just follow instructions, you’ll improve the way we work on your initiative and directly with our engineering team. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Wire & Build: Assemble and test prototype avionics units, including harnesses and electrical subsystems for UAVs * Integrate & Checkout: Install, measure, and verify electronics inside flight vehicles, ensuring robust, repeatable, and high-quality integration * Own the Shop: Set up, organize, and maintain our avionics workspace by selecting quality tools and building out a scalable integration process * Improve & Suggest: Spot design flaws, propose improvements, and help us move faster and build better * Test & Feedback: Support qualification and development testing, from vibration to thermal tests, and loop feedback back to engineering YOUR PROFILE * You’ve completed a technical apprenticeship or training in a relevant field, e.g., Fluggeräteelektroniker, Elektroniker, or you’re EASA-certified * You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling wiring harnesses and electronics, ideally in aerospace or high-reliability systems * You’re proficient in soldering wires, connectors, and PCBs, and you know your way around aerospace crimping and wire tools * You’re comfortable using electronic diagnostic tools and have a solid grasp of troubleshooting workflows * You care about precision, build quality, and structure. You know that great systems start with clean, reliable integration * You bring a proactive, organized approach and a deep sense of ownership. You don't just build, you improve * Conversational English is a must; German is a strong plus ESPECIALLY VALUED BONUS SKILLS * Experience with sensors, signal chains, and testing setups * Operating or tuning drones (and the scars to prove it) * Familiarity with CAD, PLM, or MES systems * Experience running environmental tests like vibration or thermal PERKS & BENEFITS * Get Certified: We'll train you to become a certified drone pilot * 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off * Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass * Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece * Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth OUR PROCESS 1. Intro Call (20 min): Let’s get to know each other (conducted by Michael, our Chief of Staff) 2. Technical Interview (45 min): (with Lukas, our Hardware Lead) 3. Onsite Trial/Case (1.5 hrs): We’ll build or test something together, just like on the job (together with our Hardware Team) 4. Team Dinner/Lunch: See if it’s a culture fit on both sides