Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Our Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs.

We want you as a talented systems engineer team lead to help us in our mission, as an individual contributor for the system engineering activities and as a manager for the engineers working on the project. You will be part of the Future Projects Team working on the development of a robotic orbital station aiming at supporting the In Space Operations and Services eco-system, unlocking the resupply of servicers in satellites parts and propellant, and performing complexe robotic-assisted in-orbit experiments.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a System Engineer Team lead, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

System Engineering
- Perform trade-offs and technical investigations at system level.
- Define system-level requirements and ensure flow down and consistency of lower-level requirements.
- Define the functional breakdown of the system.
- Define the development plan.
- Coordinate the technical tasks of the different specialist engineers within the project, ensuring links between schedule and tasks.
- Lead the co-engineering sessions between the engineering team and the external partners.
- Drive the technical budgets (mass, power, etc.).
- Manage the technical reviews with the customer (in coordination with the team responsible).
Team Leadership & Development
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers across all disciplines.
Foster a culture of extreme ownership, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Allocate resources effectively.
Identify competency gaps and support recruitment and skills development initiatives.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Future projects System Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Advanced degree (MSc) in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or another related field.
Proven work experience of more than 10 years in the aerospace industry (both team management and technical responsibilities).
Strong technical background with hands-on engineering experience and working space systems.
Experience in early phases at vehicle/spacecraft level and at technology level, with good system mindset.
Fluent in English. German, French and Italian is an asset.

Skills and Behaviors:

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks.
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity and Passion.
Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

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