The Exploration Company jobs

We build space vehicles for a collaborative future.

Based in Houston, Texas. 123 open roles, checked Nov 6, 2026.

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Open roles at The Exploration Company

AIT (22)

• MAIT Electrical and Test Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Senior MAIT Electrical and Test Engineer · Munich, Germany
• AIT Electrical/Harness Technician · Munich, Germany
• AIT Mechanical Engineer (Lunar Lander) · Bordeaux, France
• MAIT Additive Manufacturing Technician · Düsseldorf
• Senior Prototype Machinist · Düsseldorf
• Propulsion AIT Principal Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• AIT Test & Assembly Technician · Munich, Germany
• AIT Test Engineer · Munich, Germany
• AIT Senior Test Technician · Munich, Germany
• AIT Mechanical Technician - Thermal Protection System · Munich, Germany
• AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer · Munich, Germany
• AIT MGSE Engineer · Munich, Germany
• AIT MGSE Engineer - Lunar Lander · Bordeaux, France
• MAIT Additive Manufacturing Materials Intern · Düsseldorf
• Electrical Test Systems Engineer - Future Systems · Munich, Germany
• AIT Thermal/ECLSS Team Leader · Munich, Germany
• Principal Advanced Machining Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• AIT Mechanical Technician · Munich, Germany
• AIT Test Technician · Munich, Germany
• Senior Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer · Düsseldorf
• Composite Manufacturing Technician · Bordeaux, France

AIT Propulsion (10)

• Storm Test Bench Principal Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Test Development Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Valve Test Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Propulsion AIT Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Electrical Technician · Bordeaux, France
• Propulsion GSE Team Leader · Bordeaux, France
• Senior Propulsion Test Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• AIT Propulsion Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Test Technician · Bordeaux, France
• Propulsion Test Engineer · Bordeaux, France

Future Propulsion - Storm (10)

• Junior Engine Control System & Monitoring Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Fluid Systems Development Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Propulsion Functional Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Launcher Propulsion Engineer · Munich, Germany
• High-Thrust Engine Lead · Bordeaux, France
• Engine Project Management Officer (PMO) · Munich, Germany
• Turbomachinery Lead Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Turbopump Rotordynamics Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Chief Engineer - High Thrust Engine Expert · Bordeaux, France
• Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine] · Munich, Germany

Vehicle Design (9)

• TCS and ECLSS Certification Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Mechanical Analyses Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Thermal Analysis Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Composite CAD Design Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Senior Composite Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Principal Mechanical Engineer · Munich, Germany
• CAD Design Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer - Metals · Munich, Germany

Engineering (7)

• Head of Electronics & software · Munich, Germany
• Nyx Senior Project Manager : Avionics, GNC & Flight Software · Munich, Germany
• Senior Software System Engineer · Munich, Germany
• System Integration Senior Engineer (Platform Focus) · Munich, Germany
• System Engineer · Munich, Germany
• System Integration Senior Engineer (Functional Focus) · Munich, Germany
• Software System Engineer · Munich, Germany

Avionics Communication Power (7)

• Avionics System Engineer (Flight Computer System) · Munich, Germany
• EMC/EMI Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Internship - Radiation Testing of Electronic Components and Test Automation · Munich, Germany
• Senior Avionics System Engineer - Hardware · Munich, Germany
• Avionics Manufacturing Team Lead · Munich, Germany
• Avionics Equipment Technical Owner · Munich, Germany
• Wire Harness Technician (EWIS) · Munich, Germany

Operations (6)

• Junior Office & Site Manager · Munich, Germany
• Head of Europe Government Sales · Munich, Germany
• Propulsion Design Office Principal · Bordeaux, France
• Storm Test Bench Program Manager · Munich, Germany
• Software Product Assurance Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Building Maintenance Specialist/Fachkraft für Gebäudeinstandhaltung. · Munich, Germany

US & Future Programs (5)

• System Engineer (ISOS Host) · Munich, Germany
• Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Nyx Crew Vehicle Design Principal · Houston, Texas
• In-Orbit Services Fault Management Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer · Dubai

Procurement (5)

• Procurement Manager​ -Mechanisms · Turin, Italy
• Procurement Manager -Thermal Protection · Bordeaux, France
• Procurement Manager -ECLSS/TCS · Munich, Germany
• Lead Supply Chain · Munich, Germany
• Indirect procurement Lead · Munich, Germany

Propulsion (5)

• Vacuum Hotfire Test Stand Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Propulsion Data & Modeling Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Feed System Functional Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Technical Owner - Fluid Components · Bordeaux, France
• Test Bench Engineer · Bordeaux, France

Flight Software (5)

• Flight Software Architect · Munich, Germany
• Senior Software System Engineer · Houston, Texas
• Flight Software Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Principal Flight Software Engineer · Munich, Germany
• Senior Flight Software Engineer · Munich, Germany

Manufacturing (4)

• CNC Turner / Tourneur CNC · Bordeaux, France
• Welding Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Level 2 · Munich, Germany
• MAIT Additive Manufacturing Engineer · Düsseldorf

Digital Systems (4)

• IT Administrator · Turin, Italy
• Software Engineer – Mission Control Software · Munich, Germany
• CAD & PLM Administration Intern · Munich, Germany
• Senior Teamcenter Administrator · Bordeaux, France

Mission Operations and Flight Dynamics (4)

• Project Security Officer · Bordeaux, France
• Senior Mission Operations Training Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Mission Assurance Engineer · Bordeaux, France
• Lead Mission Assurance Engineer · Bordeaux, France

US Business Development (4)

• Summer 2027 Internship (Software) · California
• Summer 2027 Internship (Engineering) · Houston, Texas
• Spring 2027 Internship (Software) · California
• Spring 2027 Internship (Engineering) · Houston, Texas

Program (3)

• Contract Manager · Munich, Germany or Bordeaux, France
• Nyx PMO · Munich, Germany; Bordeaux, France; or Turin, Italy
• AIT Senior Project Manager – Nyx Earth · Munich, Germany

Nyx Moon & Future Systems (3)

• GNC Senior Engineer-Lander · Munich, Germany
• Lead Project Manager Dual Use In-Orbit Services · Munich, Germany
• Future Projects Thermal Engineer · Munich, Germany

Future Propulsion (2)

• Propulsion Engineer - Components · Bordeaux, France
• HIL Engineer — Huracan Rocket Engine · Bordeaux, France

Commercial & People (1)

• Lead Commercial Sales · Munich, Germany

Mechanisms (1)

• Mechanism Design Engineer · Turin, Italy

CEO Office (1)

• Executive Assistant · Munich, Germany

Government (1)

• Lead French Public Affairs · France

System (1)

• ISS Integration & Certification Senior Engineer · Houston, Texas

GNC (1)

• GNC Engineer · Munich, Germany

MAIT (1)

• AIT Electrical Engineer · Bordeaux, France

Unsolicited Applications (1)

• Unsolicited Application - Permanent · Munich, Germany

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