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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 and experienced Avionics Hardware Engineer to help us in our mission by developing avionics hardware for our Future Projects. You will be part of the Future Systems team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as Future Projects Avionics Hardware Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include:

• Work closely with the engineering to define the required functionalities, performances and interfaces of the hardware

• Translate mission and system requirements into hardware requirements

• Design the hardware equipment and create schematics

• Select the required off-the-shelf equipment

• Follow up with manufacturers on equipment production

• Assemble the equipment

• Support integration and testing of the equipment

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

What we would love to see from you

In the role as Future Projects Avionics Hardware Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

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

• 3+ years of experience in the design of hardware units for the aerospace sector

• Experience in electronic design, embedded systems and aerospace communication interfaces

• Experience with ECAD tools (e.g. Altium)

• Experience with simulation tools (e.g. LTspice)

• Experience with testing and debugging tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)

• Experience with PCB manufacturing

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.