
About The Exploration Company
Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Planegg, Germany with a global vision
- Developing the Themis reusable space vehicle
- Team size of 51-250 dedicated to space innovation
- Focus on sustainability in space exploration
The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work. The company also offers generous PTO ...
🌟 Culture
The Exploration Company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility in space exploration. Their en...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
The Exploration Company is seeking a Future Projects Avionics Engineer to contribute to the development of the Nyx space vehicle. You'll be responsible for system engineering related to avionics, communications, and power, utilizing skills in Embedded Linux, AutoCAD, and programming languages like C and Python.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in avionics engineering, with experience in system engineering for complex projects. Your expertise includes defining functional breakdowns and high-level requirements, ensuring that designs meet project needs. You are comfortable managing technical baselines and performing technical trade-offs to optimize project outcomes. You possess a solid understanding of avionics, communications, and power systems, and you are adept at developing implementation, verification, and validation plans. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, and you are skilled at communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. You are proactive in taking ownership of work packages and are committed to delivering projects on time and within budget. You are also familiar with proposal development, particularly in the context of avionics and related work packages.
Desirable
Experience with modular and reusable space systems is a plus, as is familiarity with the latest technologies in avionics and communications. A background in the aerospace industry will enhance your ability to contribute to our innovative projects.
What you'll do
In your role as an Avionics Engineer, you will take ownership of future projects related to avionics, communications, and power systems. You will define functional breakdowns and high-level requirements, ensuring that the design aligns with project objectives. You will provide system architectures and conceptual designs, performing necessary budget and performance calculations. Your responsibilities will include developing implementation, verification, and validation plans to ensure project success. You will collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer and other engineering disciplines to maintain technical baselines and manage project timelines. Additionally, you will work with the Bid Manager to craft technical and programmatic components for proposals, aiming to secure new projects that align with our strategic goals. Your role will evolve as you contribute to the growth of the Nyx vehicle family and explore new product opportunities.
What we offer
At The Exploration Company, we value innovation and collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including relocation assistance for those willing to move to Bordeaux. Our culture emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to revolutionize space exploration and contribute to the future of modular and reusable space vehicles.
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