The Exploration Company jobs

Software Product Assurance Engineer ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance of space software projects, particularly Nyx. Establishes QA programs per NASA/ESA standards, manages verification/validation, conducts software audits, and oversees configuration management and risk mitigation.

The Exploration Company seeks a Logistics Technician to support day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods. Responsibilities include inventory management using WMS systems, equipment operation (forklifts, pallet jacks), stock checks, proper labeling/documentation, and maintaining warehouse safety standards. Requires high school diploma, previous logistics/warehousing experience, basic computer skills, and ability to operate warehouse equipment. Based in Munich, Germany; full-time position.

Engine Project Management Officer at The Exploration Company supporting rocket engine (Huracan, Storm, Mistral) program delivery through planning, schedule tracking, cost monitoring, and risk management. Requires Master's in engineering/project management, experience in complex aerospace programs. This is program management and PMO operations, not engineering or software development.

This aerospace engineering role focuses on developing and executing assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) strategies for turbopump components and flight hardware. Requires 2+ years in turbopump or rotating machinery testing, hands-on mechanical assembly experience, and aerospace engineering background. Located in Bordeaux, France.

This hands-on role involves integrating electrical systems, manufacturing harnesses, troubleshooting signals, and commissioning test benches for propulsion development. Requires 3+ years in electrical system installation and commissioning with electronics equipment expertise. Based in Bordeaux, France, supporting aerospace propulsion testing.

People Operations Lead role at The Exploration Company, responsible for building and scaling a global People Operations function across Europe, Middle East, and USA. Core responsibilities include leading distributed HR teams, designing scalable employee lifecycle processes, managing payroll/benefits globally, leveraging AI/automation for efficiency, and ensuring compliance across geographies. Reports to Chief People Officer. Locations: Munich, Bordeaux, or Turin (all European bases). Requires proven experience scaling People Ops in high-growth global environments, leading distributed teams, and applying AI/automation to HR operations.

AIT Thermal/ECLSS Engineer at The Exploration Company designing and executing thermal and Environmental Control & Life Support System test campaigns for Nyx spacecraft qualification. Requires MSc in aerospace/mechanical/thermal engineering with 3+ years aerospace testing/integration experience, hands-on TVAC chamber and test bench expertise. Full-time, Munich-based role reporting to AIT Mechanical Principal Engineer with focus on test planning, execution, and data analysis.

Turbopump Principal Engineer at The Exploration Company leading development of turbomachinery for high-thrust liquid rocket engines in the Future Projects division. Requires Master's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering with 8+ years experience, proven track record leading projects from design through qualification test campaigns, and strong supplier management. Full-time, Munich-based role with team leadership and technical decision ownership.

Device Administrator at The Exploration Company (Munich/Bordeaux). Manages endpoint ecosystem, designing and maintaining Microsoft Intune policies, implementing zero-touch provisioning (Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager), managing application lifecycle, enforcing security baselines and compliance, tracking hardware assets, and providing escalation support. Requires deep MDM/Intune expertise, Entra ID/Azure AD knowledge, PowerShell/Bash automation, multi-OS proficiency (Windows/macOS), and security compliance focus.

Software Engineer – Mission Control Software role at The Exploration Company focused on backend/frontend development for spacecraft mission control systems using Python, Ruby, React, and event streaming technologies. Based in Munich, Germany, full-time position. Targets engineers with 5+ years experience in mission-critical software development and modern tech stacks.

This compliance-focused role owns day-to-day execution of U.S. export controls for a space company, including controlled hardware/software handling, licensing decisions, and audit readiness. Requires expertise in export regulations, controlled data management, and cross-functional coordination. Located in Houston, Texas.

This role involves assembling, testing, and inspecting PCB prototypes and electronic units for space avionics systems at a hardware company. Key responsibilities include soldering, crimping, test setup, and calibration work. Located in Munich, Germany, requiring hands-on electronics lab experience and basic test automation knowledge.

Head of Advanced Projects at The Exploration Company, leading a multidisciplinary team on bid preparation, early-phase program execution (Phase 0/A/B), and emerging spacecraft concepts. Responsibilities include leading proposal teams, defining technical concepts and architectures, managing phase contracts, coordinating system engineering and feasibility studies, and team leadership/mentoring. Requires aerospace/program management background and proven leadership in technical program delivery. Based in Munich, Germany (full-time).

Full-time Composite Manufacturing Technician position at The Exploration Company's Bordeaux facility. The role focuses on thermal protection systems manufacturing, including resin transfer molding, autoclave curing, post-processing, CNC machining, and quality monitoring. Requires a technical degree and minimum 5 years of aerospace/composites manufacturing experience; compensation not specified.

The Exploration Company seeks an Engine Control Engineer to develop and validate controllers for high-thrust rocket engines. The role requires expertise in control theory, Python/MATLAB scripting, safety-critical design, and hardware-in-the-loop testing, with a Master's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of controls development experience. Based in Munich, Germany; full-time position.

This technical role involves assembling and instrumenting rocket motors, welding propulsion system components in TIG/MIG, managing quality compliance, and maintaining production equipment. Requires 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience ideally in aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors. Located in Bordeaux, France.

Full-time Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer (Metals) role at The Exploration Company's Munich office. The position bridges design, procurement, and quality teams to support manufacturing of metallic spacecraft structures, overseeing supplier processes, quality control, technology development roadmaps, and metallurgical expertise in aluminum, titanium, and advanced welding techniques. Requires a bachelor's/master's degree in aerospace/materials engineering and 7+ years of space-grade metallic component manufacturing experience.

Advanced Projects Ground Operations engineer at The Exploration Company conceptualizing ground segment infrastructure, operations, manufacturing processes, and logistics for space missions. Requires MSc in aerospace/industrial engineering with 5+ years spacecraft operations/production/testing experience and strong system engineering/project management skills. Full-time, Bordeaux-based role developing high-level ConOps, manufacturing plans, cost estimates, and industrialization strategies for integrated vehicle concepts.

Future Projects CAD Design Engineer at The Exploration Company. Models physical architecture of current and future spacecraft using NX CAD, collaborates on aeroshape and subsystem accommodation, and manages mass budgets. Requires 5+ years CAD design experience for spacecraft. Full-time position in Turin, Italy.