
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...
Overview
The Exploration Company is hiring a Principal Quality and Product Assurance Engineer to ensure the highest quality standards for their modular space orbital vehicle, Nyx. You'll lead quality initiatives and mentor the quality team while focusing on hardware quality processes. This role requires a strong hardware background and leadership experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong hardware background and extensive experience in quality assurance processes — you've led quality initiatives in complex engineering environments and understand the importance of maintaining high standards throughout product development. Your leadership skills enable you to mentor and guide teams effectively, ensuring that quality is prioritized across all phases of manufacturing and testing.
You are detail-oriented and possess a deep understanding of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (MAIT) processes — you know how to implement quality control measures that ensure all deliverables meet project requirements. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams allows you to act as a primary quality focal point, ensuring that hardware quality is at the core of all activities.
What you'll do
As the Principal Quality and Product Assurance Engineer, you will hold a leadership role within the Operations department, overseeing the implementation of hardware quality processes. You will act as a Product Assurance Engineer on assigned projects, managing them in accordance with requirements and quality plans. Your responsibilities will include mentoring the quality and product assurance team, ensuring that all hardware-related activities adhere to the highest quality standards.
You will manage product assurance activities, ensuring that all hardware deliverables are inspected and controlled throughout the development lifecycle. Your role will require you to work closely with the Senior Quality Manager and other teams to foster a culture of quality within the organization. You will be instrumental in leading key quality initiatives and ensuring that the quality assurance processes are effectively integrated into the product development workflow.
What we offer
The Exploration Company provides an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects in the aerospace sector. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize space travel. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to move to Munich, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Interested in this role?
Apply now or save it for later. Get alerts for similar jobs at The Exploration Company.
Similar Jobs You Might Like
Based on your interests and this role

Qa Engineer
CarGurus is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to shape quality strategy and ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems. You'll leverage your expertise in CRM/ERP platforms, particularly Salesforce, to contribute to quality architecture and design.

Principal Quality Engineer
Tempus is hiring a Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance for their In Vitro Diagnostics and Laboratory Developed Test products. You'll apply your expertise in product development and risk management to ensure the highest quality standards. This role requires significant experience in quality principles and practices.

Principal Engineer
SonicWall is hiring a Principal Engineer to oversee manufacturing quality operations. You'll analyze quality performance indicators and work closely with suppliers to ensure product reliability. This role requires extensive experience in quality management within the manufacturing sector.

Qa Engineer

Qa Engineer
ABBYY is hiring a Principal QA Engineer to shape the quality strategy for their FineReader Engine SDK. You'll work closely with engineers to implement effective quality practices and improve automation efforts. This role requires a strong background in C++ and experience with complex systems.