Avionics Engineer

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 and experienced Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer to help us in our mission by developing and testing critical software responsible for the operation of our new technologies and products. 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 Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include:

• Take ownership of work packages or full future projects related to Avionics, Communications and Power:

  • Define functional breakdowns, high level requirements and their associated flow-down and manage / maintain the technical baselines to ensure that the design answers the needs of the respective project

  • Provide system architectures and conceptual designs, perform technical trade-offs, budget and performance calculations

  • Provide development logic, implementation, verification and validation plans

  • Develop hardware solutions for the project

• Ensure the delivery on time, on quality and on cost of the work packages in your responsibility

• In coordination with the Bid Manager, elaborate the technical and programmatic parts for Avionics, Communications and Power related work packages to submit winning proposals for new future projects

What we would love to see from you

In the role as Future Projects Avionics, Communications and Power Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or another related field

• 3+ years of experience in the design of avionics, communication and power systems for the aerospace sector

• Broad understanding of the full functional chain of space-based avionics, communications and power systems

• Strong systems engineering background

• Hands-on experience with development, assembly, integration and testing of electrical units for space applications

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 behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork

• Space enthusiast: ready to change the global 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.