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...

Skills & Technologies

Overview

The Exploration Company is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to support the prototyping and testing of spacecraft subsystems. You'll be involved in manufacturing prototype parts and assisting in various workshop activities. This role requires technical skills in machining and welding.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a technical diploma in mechanics, fabrication, or industrial engineering — your education has equipped you with the foundational skills necessary for hands-on manufacturing tasks. You are comfortable working with tools and machinery, and you have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all tasks are executed with precision and care.

Your experience includes working with prototype parts and assemblies — you understand the importance of quality and traceability in aerospace manufacturing. If you have welding skills, particularly in TIG or equivalent methods, that will be a strong plus for this role. You are eager to collaborate with engineers and technicians, contributing to the realization of innovative spacecraft designs.

What you'll do

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in the prototyping of spacecraft subsystems — your responsibilities will include manufacturing prototype parts through cutting, drilling, machining, and assembling. You will also provide workshop support, assisting with mechanical adjustments and tooling preparation to meet the diverse needs of engineering teams.

You will assist engineers in the assembly and setup of test benches, ensuring that all mechanical integrations are performed accurately. There is also an opportunity for you to be trained on CNC machines and Wire-EDM processes, allowing you to participate in the production of flight hardware. Your role will require you to maintain high standards of cleanliness and quality, adhering to aerospace requirements throughout your work.

What we offer

The Exploration Company values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We offer relocation assistance for those willing to move, including visa sponsorship where applicable. You will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of space exploration technology, contributing to the development of a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.

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