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 Composite Manufacturing Technician to produce thermal protection systems for their modular space vehicle, Nyx. You'll work with CNC machines and molding operations in Bordeaux, France.

Job Description

Who you are

You are a hands-on technician with experience in composite manufacturing, particularly in thermal protection systems. You have a solid understanding of molding operations, including Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and infusion techniques, and you are familiar with the use of autoclaves and ovens for curing processes. Your attention to detail ensures that you monitor manufacturing parameters effectively to maintain quality and repeatability of parts. You are also skilled in post-processing operations, such as trimming, sanding, and fitting, and you have experience operating CNC machines for machining operations.

You understand the importance of quality and compliance in manufacturing. You apply production quality standards diligently and ensure traceability of all operations performed. You are proactive in identifying and resolving non-conformities, contributing to the overall quality of the products delivered. Your ability to carry out first-level maintenance on production equipment, including CNC machines and tooling, ensures that industrial resources are always available and in good condition.

What you'll do

As a Composite Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for preparing materials and tooling according to technical instructions. You will perform molding operations, including RTM and infusion, and monitor the curing process in autoclaves or ovens. Your role will involve post-processing manufactured panels, where you will trim, sand, and fit components to meet specifications. You will operate CNC machines for necessary machining operations and contribute to inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.

You will apply production quality standards and ensure traceability of all operations performed. Your participation in identifying and resolving non-conformities will be crucial in maintaining the high quality of the thermal protection systems. Additionally, you will carry out first-level maintenance on production equipment, monitoring the condition of tools and reporting any malfunctions to ensure the availability of industrial resources. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and performance of the products we deliver, supporting the mission of The Exploration Company in developing innovative space solutions.

What we offer

The Exploration Company offers a collaborative work environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge technology in the aerospace sector. You will have the opportunity to work on a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle, Nyx, which is designed for demanding environments. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Relocation assistance is available for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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