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, Communications and Power Engineer to help us in our mission by acting as system engineer for Future Projects that prepare the future growth of the TEC vehicles family and new products. 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.
In your capacity as Future Projects 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 future projects
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
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
5+ 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.
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