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NewOrbit SpaceReading, UK / United Kingdom
We are seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on winning major contracts personally, not just directing a team from a distance. You bring deep, current knowledge of the satellite sales landscape, a track record of closing significant contracts, and the seniority to represent NewOrbit at the highest l
CheckedNewOrbit SpaceReading, UK / United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to build and lead a high-performing commercial function that drives strategic customer relationships and secures high-value contracts with both government customers and large enterprises (primarily satellite primes and OEMs). You'll own the path from shaping opportunities before tenders open, through leading competitive proposals, to securing multi-year contracts and driv
CheckedNewOrbit SpaceReading, UK / United Kingdom
We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, testing, and qualification of structures for our VLEO satellite missions. You will work across the full development lifecycle of flight hardware, from early structural modelling and design reviews through environmental testing and validation, helping ensure the reliability and survivability of spacecraft operating in one of the harshest orbital env
CheckedNewOrbit SpaceReading, UK / United Kingdom
You will be a hands-on technician responsible for the precision mechanical assembly, integration, and test support of the AURA X satellite and thruster system. You will work across the full hardware lifecycle - from assembling and inspecting flight-quality structural assemblies and mechanisms, through building test fixtures and mechanical GSE, to supporting Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) campaigns on the satell
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The Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
Contribute to V&V and IV&V activities to ensure that flight software meets functional, performance, and safety requirements Support requirements management and tracing, ensuring full traceability from system-level requirements to software implementation, test and verification artifacts Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews Interpret, tailor, and apply formal stan
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
Design and development of cryogenic valves (shut-off, control, check valves, etc.) Performing engineering calculations (thermo-mechanical, stress-strain, sealing analysis) Creating 3D models, technical drawings using CAD/CAE tools Material analysis and selection suitable for cryogenic/hot temperatures Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, production and testing teams Leading of test campaigns, providing resul
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyDüsseldorf / Germany
Develop and execute materials development and maturation plans for new processes using established alloys, and for existing processes with new alloys. Serve as a Materials Engineer for AM projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development and production of innovative components and systems. Operate AM machines in a development environment as needed. Assist in the development of new alloys
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany / Turin, Italy
Fault Management Strategy: Define, implement and validate fault management strategies, including Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) logic for in-orbit service vehicles. Coordinate between hardware and flight software teams to architect robust and lean fault management solutions. RAMS Analyses & Assurance: Lead the definition and execution of fault tree analyses (FTA) and Failure Modes, Effects, and Cri
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
In your capacity a System Integration Senior Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include: Ensure the definition and implementation of the Nyx Earth system integration and verification activities, which meets technical and programmatic requirements and considers the adequacy of model philosophy, facilities availability, planning and costing. Define plans and specific
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
In your capacity as a Wire Harness Technician, your responsibilities will typically include: Manufacturing & Assembly Execution Build electrical harnesses (development, qualification, and test harnesses), including cut/strip, crimp, splice, solder (where applicable), lacing/tie, over-braid/shield terminations, labeling, and final assembly. Support batch-by-batch production for test campaigns and verification activiti
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyBordeaux, France
Location You will perform your duties principally at the Company's premises in Bordeaux and may be required to travel from time to time to our company’s premises in Munich in the course of your duties. What we would love to see from you M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace or a related field, with 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience relevant to propulsion or fluid dynamics. Proficiency with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, S
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany / Bordeaux, France / Turin, Italy
Actively promote The Exploration Company to institutions in Europe to generate demand for cargo, space engines, moon and in-orbit services, Build, own, and deliver the sales strategy, revenue targets, and pipeline across priority markets and accounts Map target segments and decision makers; open doors and build trusted, senior-level relationships Identify new opportunities and leads; qualify, prioritize, and maintain
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your role and responsibilities will continuously evolve. Your initial duties include to: Bring-up the RTOS and develop the BSP for ARM Cortex-M cores, including MPU configuration and inter-core communication Develop, test and maintain an extensive set of MCU drivers to fulfill application's needs (ADC, SPI, Clock and more) Develop complete communication stack, validate its inte
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyBordeaux, France
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented Test Technician, you will be responsible for supporting test activities across the various test benches. Key Responsibilities / Tasks: In your capacity as a Test Technician, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to d
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
Conduct regular assembly operations for our capsules, including bonding applications, thermal protection installations, and general assembly tasks, following procedures and documenting all anomalies or deviations. Provide support for pressure testing of propulsion and thermal systems, ensuring all welded and assembled components meet required standards. Perform basic welding tasks for various components using orbital
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyBordeaux, France
The Exploration Company is looking for a Principal Advanced Machining Engineer to lead and structure our CNC machining workshop in Bordeaux. Join The Exploration Company as a Principal Advanced Machining Engineer and act as the key link between Design teams, CAM/CNC programming and shop-floor execution for complex space hardware. Based at our Bordeaux–Le Haillan site, you will provide technical leadership to a CNC te
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
In your capacity as a Thermal Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day your duties will include: Designing conceptual and preliminary thermal control systems for new space systems, tailored to project maturity and goals Providing technical solutions to optimise thermal management, in collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, avionics, ECLSS…) Perform preliminary thermal analyses to jus
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
CAD and PLM administration Support the creation, organisation, and maintenance of structured CAD and PLM data. Support the setup and maintenance of CAD templates, standard part libraries, drafting standards, preferences, and other engineering environment settings. Work with engineers and designers to identify opportunities to improve CAD workflows, data quality, reuse, and user experience. Assist with testing and doc
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
Design, implement, and own core flight software modules for spacecraft control, telemetry, data handling, fault management, and communications. Develop in modern C++ and Python for support tooling, following best practices in software architecture, testing, and performance optimization. Build and maintain test frameworks for automated unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate software beha
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyBordeaux, France / Turin, Italy / Munich, Germany
End-to-end ownership of the vehicle safety architecture making sure it meets all safety & reliability requirements (both internal and external from ISS program, ESA and CNES on entry safety). Owner of overall flight reliability, responsible for assessing pre-flight risks and potential mitigations with vehicle design, analysis, and operations teams. Perform and review FMECA, FTA, PRA, and RAM analyses to identify risk
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
You will define and evolve the overall flight software architecture, ensuring that it is robust, scalable, and aligned with mission and safety requirements. You will personally drive key architectural and system-level decisions, review critical designs and code, and ensure that technical trade-offs are made deliberately and transparently. You will establish a strong interface between flight software, avionics, GNC, s
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyMunich, Germany
Environmental Test Preparation & Execution Support the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including: Vibration testing Shock testing Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing Ancillary testing activities Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for test campaigns. Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation according to test procedures and eng
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyDüsseldorf / Germany
Own the manufacturing and qualification of mission-critical flight hardware. Develop, optimize, and qualify LPBF processes for a range of high-performance alloys. Define and manage material characterization campaigns, support test execution, and analyze the resulting data. Take over build preparation, LPBF process simulation, and process monitoring data analysis. Execute qualification and certification activities for
CheckedThe Exploration CompanyBordeaux, France
Design of Test Facility Develop a vacuum hot fire test facility which will be used to develop and qualify orbital thrusters Capture and define system-level requirements for a chemical propulsion test bench supporting 100–800 N thrusters. Define performance envelopes, safety objectives, operability constraints, and verification methods. Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equip
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