The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is seeking a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Directed Energy Deposition to lead the development and industrialization of DED processes for aerospace components. The role involves advancing manufacturing capabilities, ensuring quality compliance, and collaborating across teams to produce flight-ready hardware in a fast-paced space technology environment.
The Exploration Company is a pioneering venture focused on creating accessible, sustainable, and cooperative space solutions. Their flagship product, Nyx, is a modular, reusable, and in-orbit refillable space vehicle designed to transport cargo safely and affordably to and from low-Earth orbit and beyond. With a strong commitment to innovation, the company aims to revolutionize space travel by enabling a cooperative future in space exploration and operations.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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