The Exploration Company

Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded computing systems for spacecraft avionics.
• Apply fault-tolerant computing techniques to ensure reliable operation in the presence of radiation-induced upsets and anomalies.
• Develop and optimize our RTOS and Linux-based real-time operating environments, including kernel configuration, bootloader, device drivers, and system-level performance tuning.
• Perform hardware design tasks, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection using Altium Designer, with emphasis on radiation-tolerant design practices.
• Develop, synthesize, and validate FPGA designs (VHDL/Verilog), incorporating mitigation strategies such as TMR, ECC, and scrubbing.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot IP networking protocols, with focus on TSN for deterministic networking and PTP for precise time synchronization across spacecraft systems.
• Conduct system integration, hardware/software debugging, and fault injection testing to verify robustness under radiation and fault conditions.
• Collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, and systems engineering teams to define computing, networking, and interface requirements.
• Support mission operations through anomaly resolution and post-flight analysis of radiation-induced effects such as SEUs and TID.

Spacecraft Flight Computing Engineer

Operations

• Provide hands-on IT support, resolving escalated issues and maintaining a strong service-oriented approach
• Design, implement, and continuously improve support workflows and best practices using data to measure and enhance service quality
• Oversee hardware and IT resource management across multiple sites and countries, including procurement, deployment, inventory, and logistics
• Lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable management of mobile endpoints
• Mentor, develop, and inspire the IT Operations team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth
• Lead the expansion and scaling of the IT Operations team to meet the needs of a growing international company

Team Lead, IT Operations

• Develop Python-based plotting tools to visualize simulation outputs (e.g., trajectories, attitude, sensor data).
• Collaborate with GNC engineers to define visualization needs and integrate tools into existing workflows.
• Assist in the setup and execution of sensor characterization tests.
• Analyze sensor data and contribute to performance reports.
• Implement basic sensor models and integrate them into simulation environments.
• Support refinement and testing of GNC algorithms in simulation.
• Contribute to documentation and automation of test results and analysis.

GNC Engineer Intern

Full-stack Engineer

• Oversee design, development, building, testing and contribute to operation of the Propulsion Qualification Model and Hydraulic Models for the Nyx Earth spacecraft
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, program schedules, and performance requirements
• Collaborate closely with avionics, thermal, and systems engineering to ensure propulsion integration into spacecraft architecture
• Devise creative technical solutions to minimize costs and optimize planning while remaining flight representative
• Define project milestones and deliverables for propulsion qualification models, supporting parallelisation of proto-flight and ground qualification
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure program goals are met within budget and on schedule
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on propulsion models; provide feedback, performance reviews, and career development guidance
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture promoting innovation, accountability, and excellence

Principal Engineer, Propulsion System Models

Systems Engineer

• The Exploration Company developing Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle capable of carrying cargo and potentially humans
• Conceptualize new technologies and products and characterize stakeholders and use cases
• Translate needs into system architectures and break them down into functional, specification and product trees
• Define and manage system-level requirements and interfaces and ensure flow-down consistency
• Perform system-level trade-offs and technical investigations and support cross-functional engineering teams
• Support commercial and program teams writing and negotiating proposals for Future Projects
• Contribute to development planning, coordinate specialist engineers, maintain technical budgets (mass, power, etc.)
• Organize and support technical reviews, co-engineering sessions, and RIDs/datapack delivery with customers

Spacecraft Flight Computing Engineer

Team Lead, IT Operations

GNC Engineer Intern

Principal Engineer, Propulsion System Models

System Engineer – Future Projects