The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer to contribute to the design and development of spacecraft landers. The role involves managing the entire GNC lifecycle, from mission conceptualization and algorithm design to software implementation and flight testing. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in control systems and strong collaborative skills to ensure seamless integration and project delivery.
The Exploration Company builds space vehicles for humanity, offering a full-stack space transportation platform. Its flagship vehicle, Nyx, is a reusable capsule designed to carry cargo to and from space stations in low-Earth orbit, while its Storm engine is a reusable, high-thrust rocket engine delivering up to 180 tons of thrust for globally competitive launchers. The company focuses on affordable, reusable, and integrated space transportation solutions developed in partnership across Europe.
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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