The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is seeking a System Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation in-space cryogenic systems and servicing technologies. This role involves translating mission objectives into system requirements, performing system-level analyses, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts. The position requires a structured approach to system architecture and trade studies within an agile, collaborative environment.
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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