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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 want you as a talented engineer to help us in our mission by defining our post-splashdown capsule recovery operations.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a recovery operations engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but your day-to-day duties will include:

• Specification of recovery procedures for the Nyx Earth capsule, taking advantage of the activities under preparation for the Mission Possible capsule

• Analysis and evaluation of sea and weather states at potential splashdown sites for Nyx Earth

• Definition of recovery timelines from preparation to return to shore

• Specification of criteria for departure and de-orbit decisions with regards to recovery constraints, in coordination with the GNC team

• Identification of requirements for the recovery team assets and facilities, in coordination with the MAIT team

• Assessment and trade-off of recovery team set-up strategies (e.g. internal assets and facilities VS external providers, benchmark and selection of external suppliers), in coordination with the MAIT team

What we would love to see from you

Ideally, for the role of recovery operations engineer, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Enrolled in or have recently completed a university level program (Bachelors or Masters) in an engineering or scientific discipline

  • Marine engineering and / or salvage operations will be a great plus.

  • Basic knowledge of orbital mechanics will be appreciated.

• Experience with computer programming, especially with Python.

• Fluent in English.

Skills and Behaviours

• 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 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.