The Exploration Company

About The Exploration Company

Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all

🏢 Manufacturing👥 51-250📅 Founded 2021📍 Planegg, Germany

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...

Overview

The Exploration Company is hiring a Functional Platforms AIV Senior Engineer to lead system-level verifications for their Nyx space vehicle. You'll define test plans and drive test campaigns to ensure integration and verification of software and hardware. This role requires significant experience in assembly, integration, and verification processes.

Job Description

Who you are

You are a talented and experienced engineer with a strong background in assembly, integration, and verification (AIV) processes. You have a proven track record of defining and implementing functional software and hardware integration activities that meet technical and programmatic requirements. Your experience includes working with complex systems and ensuring that all aspects of system verification are addressed. You possess excellent organizational skills and can manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a focus on quality and detail.

You have a deep understanding of model philosophy and the necessary facilities for conducting integration and verification activities. Your ability to define clear success criteria and generate comprehensive test procedures is a key strength. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. You are committed to continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes.

What you'll do

In your role as a Functional Platforms AIV Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful integration and verification of the Nyx Earth system functional software and hardware. You will define test plans and specifications, ensuring they align with technical requirements and project timelines. You will lead the preparation, organization, and execution of spacecraft functional platforms system test campaigns, including Processor Software, Processor, and Hardware in the Loop Platforms, and the Functional Simulation Facility.

Your day-to-day duties will involve collaborating with the Functional Platform team to drive the closure of all system verification aspects, including both nominal and off-nominal spacecraft scenarios. You will play a crucial role in defining the adequacy of model philosophy and ensuring that facilities are available for testing. Your expertise will guide the team in preparing for and executing test campaigns that validate the functionality and reliability of the Nyx vehicle.

What we offer

The Exploration Company offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the aerospace sector, contributing to the development of a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. We provide relocation assistance for those willing to move to Munich, including visa sponsorship where applicable. Join us in our mission to revolutionize space travel and make a significant impact in the industry.

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