Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Python 3.x, Team leadership, Software architecture, CI/CD, Build systems
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, CAD software, Siemens NX, Thermal control systems, Procedure writing
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$73k–$100k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Propulsion system engineering, System architecture, Requirements management, Technical budgeting, V&V
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$65k–$83k/yr
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 i…
Skills: LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, NI TestStand, Electrical engineering, Spacecraft electrical interfaces
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$78k–$105k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Team management, Avionics assembly, Integration and test, Production scheduling, Quality control
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$73k–$100k/yr
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 i…
Skills: EHS compliance, Risk assessment, Safety audits, Incident investigation, Hazard analysis
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$48k–$60k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Manufacturing process development, Precision machining, Welding, Brazing, Contamination control
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$50k–$70k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Valve testing, Fluid components, Solenoid valves
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$48k–$60k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Valve design, Solenoid actuator design, Mechanical sizing, Sealing technology, Propellant compatibility
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$47k–$60k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Administrative support, Operations, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Invoicing
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$50k–$70k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Combustion engineering, Propulsion systems, CFD, Cryogenic propellants, Injector design
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$65k–$83k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Power Electronics, Hardware Development, Altium Designer, Matlab/Simulink, PLECS
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Propulsion systems, Assembly and integration, Cryogenic hardware, Turbopumps, Valves
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$50k–$70k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Management, Nonconformance Management, Root Cause Analysis, AS9100
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$73k–$113k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Propulsion System Design, Team Leadership, Thermal Analysis, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$85k–$130k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Verification and Validation, Team Leadership
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
$62k–$88k/yr
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 i…
Skills: Liquid Propulsion Hardware, Bipropellant Thrusters, Hot-fire Testing, Supplier Management, Systems Engineering
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
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 i…
Skills: Python, Life Cycle Assessment, Ecodesign, AI Integration, Data Pipelines
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Propulsion Testing, Risk Assessment, P&ID Interpretation, Test Plan Development, Data Processing
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Liquid Rocket Engine Development, Turbomachinery Design, Cryogenic Propulsion Systems, Rotordynamics, Engine System Integration
Munich, Bavaria, Germany • On-site
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Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the design, implementation, and integration of mission tooling software for the Nyx orbital vehicle. Drive the technical roadmap, enforce code quality standards, and collaborate across engineering departments to ensure mission success.
Requires strong proficiency in Python 3.x and at least one system programming language, along with experience in software testing and CI/CD methodologies. Candidates should demonstrate leadership capabilities and the ability to solve complex technical problems in a cross-functional environment.
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.
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Principal Software Engineer - Mission Tooling (Team Lead) to lead the development of the mission tooling software stack for Nyx. In this critical role, you will guide a team of talented engineers in building and validating products used daily by software and engineering departments across the Nyx project. The tools your team owns are directly related to flight software and its simulation environment, and provide critical functionality such as configuration data management, flight code autocoding, flight software test orchestration on HIL and SIL, and flight impage deployment management.
You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver high-reliability tools under tight mission timelines. You will drive architectural decisions, enforce rigorous testing standards, and foster a culture of ownership, user-driven development, and cross-functional collaboration with other subsystems such as GNC, avionics, system engineering, and mission operations.
This is a high-impact leadership position where your decisions directly influence mission success.
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers in the design, implementation, testing, and integration of mission tooling software.
Own the technical roadmap and execution for the tools, including architecture, modularity, and interfaces across flight software and system engineering tools.
Set high standards for code quality, test coverage, and product robustness.
Drive development in Python 3.x, creating reliable tools matching user expectations in terms of functionality and efficiency.
Collaborate closely with teams across flight software, systems engineering, GNC, Digital / IT, and mission operations to define requirements, resolve interface challenges, and validate end-to-end behavior.
Participate in and lead code reviews and software audits.
Strong proficiency in Python 3.x and at least one system programming language.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to resolution.
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools.
Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills.
Focus on detail, quality, and testing.
Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems.
Experience with Bazel.
Good understanding of math & physics.
Experience with asynchronous programming.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code.
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.
We build space vehicles for a cooperative future.
We build space vehicles for a collaborative future.
Offices: Galileostraße 502, Gauting, Bavaria 82131, DE · 116, Avenue de Magudas, Le Haillan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33185, FR · Corso Unione Sovietica, 612, Turin, Piedmont 10135, IT · 1322 Space Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77058, US · Dubai Silicon Oasis, Building 3-Office Number 302, Dubai, AE
We build space vehicles for a cooperative future.
We build space vehicles for a collaborative future.
Offices: Galileostraße 502, Gauting, Bavaria 82131, DE · 116, Avenue de Magudas, Le Haillan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33185, FR · Corso Unione Sovietica, 612, Turin, Piedmont 10135, IT · 1322 Space Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77058, US · Dubai Silicon Oasis, Building 3-Office Number 302, Dubai, AE
