Senior Flight Operations Engineer

The Exploration Company(2 months ago)

Bordeaux, FranceOnsiteFull TimeSenior$126,175 - $170,403 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Senior Flight Operations Engineer at The Exploration Company is responsible for developing operational products and serving as a flight controller during missions of the Nyx orbital vehicle. Key duties include creating concepts of operations for all flight phases, overseeing pre-flight mission planning, and coordinating with technical partners. The role also involves developing training curricula for operational teams and executing real-time mission operations, requiring strong technical knowledge of spacecraft systems and effective project management under pressure.

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Required Skills

Flight Operations
Concept Development
Real-Time Operations
Mission Planning
Operations Coordination
Training Curriculum Development
Simulation Scenarios
Flight Controller Certification
Risk Management
Communication Systems

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Qualifications

Master’s degree in an engineering or science discipline

About The Exploration Company

www.exploration.space

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.