Senior Space Vehicle Project Advisor

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.

You will assist the Chief of Engineering on the Nyx project by providing your technical expertise in space projects. You will support the Nyx Engineers in the design, qualification, and certification by participating in reviews and dedicated task forces.

You will be instrumental in enabling new missions in the US by managing projects including early vehicle and subsystems development. You will support our US Sales and Government relations efforts by developing and maintaining relationships with customer organizations and by supporting the development of US government and commercial proposals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead assigned System and Subsystem Projects including the management of cost, schedule, technical quality and risk
• Support Business Development and Sales efforts with local and state-wide government and commercial customers. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies and commercial partners.
• Support development of US government and commercial proposals, including the integration of cost, schedule and risk elements into cohesive bids.
• Support the engineering team in design, development, and certification activities, and assist in the execution of the verification tasks in cooperation with customers such as NASA.

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, systems, electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in space systems project management, systems engineering, or space systems development.
• Broad knowledge across spacecraft sub-systems, re-entry technologies, and/or crew systems.
• Experience across the space systems lifecycle including requirements definition, design, assembly, integration, test, and operations.
• Experience with ISS resupply, LEO station logistics, or exploration programs.
• Knowledge and experience with US contracting processes, including NASA and commercial space procurement.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary international teams.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with U.S. aerospace regulations, FAA licensing, and export control (ITAR/EAR).
• Previous experience working in a startup or fast-growing aerospace company.

Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).

Location: Houston, TX US

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.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.