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The Exploration Company

Key Responsibilities: In your capacity as a GNC Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to: <ul> <li> Participate in the design and implementation of the AOCS/GNC subsystem of our lunar landers. </li> <li> Design, synthesis, test, implementation, verification, and validation of GNC algorithms. </li> <li> Implement the GNC code into the Flight Software. </li> <li> Develop high fidelity 6 degrees of freedom models and simulations to analyze the system performance. </li> <li> Perform design, optimization, and dispersion analysis. </li> <li> Perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades and investigations to improve The Exploration Company spacecraft performance and reliability. </li> <li> AOCS/GNC hardware specification, selection, modeling and simulation. </li> <li> Develop software automation tools for GNC design, analysis, testing and reporting. </li> <li> Validate and verify your GNC software via algorithm unit testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. </li> <li> Reporting of test results and analysis, with a focus on efficiency and automation of documentation. </li> </ul> What we would love to see from you: In the role of GNC Engineer ideally, you will have the following: <ul> <li> MSc. in Aerospace or related engineering discipline. A higher degree is considered advantageous. </li> <li> Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics. </li> <li> Strong understanding of control and estimation techniques. </li> <li> Experience with flight physics simulation. </li> <li> Software development experience in C++, Python and MATLAB/Simulink. </li> <li> Passion for advancing the commercial space industry. </li> <li> Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment. </li> <li> Fluent in English. Arabic, German, French or Italian is an asset.</li></ul>

Nyx Moon Lander GNC Engineer

Key Responsibilities
In your capacity as Head of Communications, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
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 <li>Designing and executing The Exploration Company s global communications and branding strategy, aligned with company objectives, brand and mission as well as specific and targeted in-country strategies for France, Germany, Italy, the United States and the UAE.</li>
 <li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with tier-one media outlets (e.g., Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Le Monde, Handelsblatt, Corriere della Sera) across France, Germany, the US, and Italy.</li>
 <li>Driving proactive media outreach and securing impactful coverage to position the company as a leader in the space sector.</li>
 <li>Collaborating with our Government/Lobbying teams on government-related communications, ensuring alignment with political stakeholders, space agencies, and regulatory bodies.</li>
 <li>Partnering closely with our CEO and ExCom team to support lobbying activities, including message framing, briefings, and stakeholder engagement strategies.</li>
 <li>Leading the creation of high-quality, consistent content for press releases, videos, thought leadership, speeches, social media, newsletters, and internal channels.</li>
 <li>Managing external corporate events (for recruiting, business development, procurement, policy, and industry) to ensure brand visibility, employer branding and thought leadership presence.</li>
 <li>Driving internal communications to strengthen culture, support employee engagement, and ensure information flow across teams</li>
 <li>Developing crisis communication protocols and managing responses during high-visibility events.</li>
 <li>Overseeing external investor communications including funding announcements, milestones, and financial updates in collaboration with our Finance/Investor Relations team.</li>
 <li>Positioning the company effectively for Series B+ fundraising rounds and beyond.</li>
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Head of Global Communications

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.We are a pioneering company with European roots that is dedicated to advancing international collaboration in space exploration. As we expand our global presence, we are establishing a strong technical footprint in the UAE to support on-ground lunar lander demonstrations, as well as other space technology development targeted towards the Middle East region and beyond.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Leader in the UAE to drive projects end-to-end, building and leading a team to execute complex, multidisciplinary space demonstrations and projects. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strategic foresight, hands-on technical leadership from design to testing, and the ability to scale operations in a rapidly growing space sector in the UAE.We are open to relocating the right candidate from abroad to the UAE to join us in building these exciting projects.Key Responsibilities Technical &amp; Project LeadershipLead all technical activities of the company s UAE operations, ensuring on-time, high-quality execution.Oversee the design, development, assembly, and testing of UAE-based space systems.Lead the end-to-end execution of the lunar lander on-ground demonstration in the UAE, including test site preparation and control center setup.Establish technical workflows and processes for UAE-based projects.Collaborate with our European-based counterparts across all sub-systems (e.g. propulsion, GNC, avionics, flight software, etc.)Ensure compliance with international space standards and UAE regulatory requirements. UAE Team Building &amp; ManagementHire, train, and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and specialists.Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer/Regional CEO to build out the company's UAE subsidiary into one of the company's key technical hubs.Foster a high-performance culture, ensuring efficient collaboration across teams.Collaborate with variety of UAE ecosystem players to help build local expertise in the regional ecosystem Technical Partner for Regional Business DevelopmentPartner with the Chief Commercial Officer/Regional CEO to develop regional business for space technologies and space components.Serve as the technical representative for the company in UAE-based space collaborations.Support long-term strategic growth of the regional space sector, positioning the company as a key player in regional space initiatives.What We Would Love To See From YouTechnical Expertise10+ years in aerospace engineering, space systems development, or related fields.Deep knowledge of space hardware, avionics, sensors, spacecraft propulsion, or launch systems.Hands-on experience with assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of space hardware.Familiarity with mission control center operations and ground support systems.Project &amp; Leadership SkillsProven track record of leading complex space projects from design to execution.Experience scaling technical teams and managing cross-functional space projects.Ability to navigate complex regulatory and procurement processes in the UAE.DesirableExperience with lunar or LEO exploration missions, launcher technology development or deep space systems.Knowledge of ground station and mission control center operations.Familiarity with UAE space ecosystem, government policies, and local partnerships.Arabic speaker.Why you should join us!What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:We re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind We re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

UAE Technical Leader [Lunar Lander]

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Nyx Moon Lander GNC Engineer

Head of Global Communications

UAE Technical Leader [Lunar Lander]