The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is seeking a Storm Test Bench Principal Engineer to lead the development of a powerful European cryogenic test bench for 2.5MN class engines. This key leadership role requires deep technical expertise in liquid-propellant propulsion systems, proven experience managing complex engineering projects, and a track record of leading and mentoring technical teams. The position involves ensuring safe and efficient test bench development from design through commissioning and system-level testing.
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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