The Exploration Company

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Flight Software Engineer

Design, implement and test flight software; strong C++ and Python; real-time/embedded experience; ownership and collaboration; CI/CD.

Planning Engineer – Space Systems

Planning Engineer

3–5 years in planning, production scheduling, or supply chain in aerospace/high-reliability industries; strong ERP/MRP knowledge; experience with Odoo; engineering degree; English proficiency.

Lab Technician – Mechanical Laboratory

Lab Technician

Operate mechanical test lab equipment, perform tensile/compression/hardness tests, prepare samples, use CMM, record results, maintain and improve lab procedures.

CNC Operator / CAM Programmer – Space Sector

CNC Operator / CAM Programmer

CNC machining and CAM programming experience; 5-axis machining; aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium, composites); HyperMill; WEDM; setup and inspection.

CAD/CAM Programmer / Machinist – Space Sector

CAD/CAM Programmer

Engineering degree or extensive CNC/CAM experience; 5+ years in 5-axis CNC milling/turning; HyperMill experience; space-grade materials knowledge; English fluency.

Mechanical Fitting Operator – Propulsion Valves

Mechanical Fitting Operator

3–5 years in precision mechanical assembly, valve work, or aerospace components; technical diploma in mechanical fitting; hands-on assembly, torqueing, sealing; cleanroom experience; reading drawings.

AIT Technician – Propulsion Valves

AIT Technician

Technical degree in precision mechanics or equivalent; 5+ years in mechanical/fluidic systems; hands-on assembly, testing, QA; English procedures; Bordeaux-based, travel occasional.

Valves Procurement Engineer

Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; 2+ years procurement and worldwide suppliers management for spacecraft liquid propulsion; strong valve knowledge; leadership and collaboration; English fluent.

AIT Electrical Manager

Leadership of Electrical AIT team; 10+ years aerospace electrical engineering; degree in Electrical Engineering; strong leadership, planning, and collaboration skills.

Spacecraft Flight Computing Engineer &  Senior Engineer

Spacecraft Flight Computing Engineer

Spacecraft flight computing engineer with real-time embedded systems, RTOS/Linux, fault tolerance, IP networking (TSN/PTP), radiation-hardened design.

Functional Platforms AIV Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer for Functional Platforms AIV; 5-10 years aerospace systems testing; hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop verification.

Future Projects RAMS Engineer

RAMS Engineer

Advanced degree; 2+ years RAMS/aerospace experience; Python knowledge; English fluent; German/French optional.

In-Orbit Services Flight Software System Engineer

Flight Software System Engineer

Bachelor's in CS/EE/Aerospace or equivalent experience; strong real-time software experience; proficient in C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink; hardware-in-the-loop experience good.

Project Manager - Critical Mechanisms 

Project Manager

Master's in Aerospace Engineering; 6+ years project management in space mechanisms; budget, risk, and schedule management; leadership of multidisciplinary teams; regulatory knowledge.

Unsolicited Application - Permanent

Unsolicited Application

Interest in space exploration with collaborative, innovative mindset and experience in engineering, AIT, business, finance, program management, and US operations.

Title	Location	Date
Senior Flight Software Engineer Full Time Planegg or Munich · Onsite	Planegg or Munich Onsite	Oct 14, 2025
Planning Engineer – Space Systems Full Time · 3+ YOE Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
Lab Technician – Mechanical Laboratory Full Time · 2+ YOE Bordeaux, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
CNC Operator / CAM Programmer – Space Sector Full Time Bordeaux, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
CAD/CAM Programmer / Machinist – Space Sector Full Time · 5+ YOE Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
Mechanical Fitting Operator – Propulsion Valves Full Time · 3+ YOE Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
AIT Technician – Propulsion Valves Full Time · 5+ YOE Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Onsite	Oct 13, 2025
Valves Procurement Engineer Full Time · 2+ YOE Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Onsite	Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Onsite	Sep 16, 2025
AIT Electrical Manager Full Time · 10+ YOE Munich or Planegg · Onsite	Munich or Planegg Onsite	Sep 16, 2025
Spacecraft Flight Computing Engineer & Senior Engineer Full Time Los Angeles, California, United States · Onsite	Los Angeles, California, United States Onsite	Sep 15, 2025
Functional Platforms AIV Senior Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Planegg, Bavaria, Germany · Onsite	Planegg, Bavaria, Germany Onsite	Aug 8, 2025
Future Projects RAMS Engineer Full Time · 2+ YOE Turin or Bordeaux · Onsite	Turin or Bordeaux Onsite	Jul 23, 2025
In-Orbit Services Flight Software System Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Bordeaux or Turin · Onsite	Bordeaux or Turin Onsite	Jul 23, 2025
Project Manager - Critical Mechanisms Full Time · 6+ YOE Belgium · Remote	Belgium Remote	May 23, 2025
Unsolicited Application - Permanent Full Time Munich or Planegg or Bordeaux or Turin · Remote	Munich or Planegg or Bordeaux or Turin Remote	Nov 29, 2024

Activities	Spacecraft design and manufacturingOrbital cargo transportationReusable space vehicle operationsLunar lander developmentIn-orbit refueling services
Headquarters	DE
Industries	AerospaceSpace Technology
Name	The Exploration Company
Employees	400
Type	Private
Subsidiaries	Thrustworks
Tagline	Developing and operating modular, reusable spacecraft for orbital logistics.
Founded	2,021
Website	exploration.space
Latest Funding Round	Series B
Latest Funding Year	2,024
Latest Funding Amount	160,000,000
Latest Investors	Balderton CapitalPlural

The Exploration Company

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