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Hardware In the Loop (HIL) and EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) Hardware Engineer

The Exploration Company

The Exploration Company

Other Engineering, Customer Service
Munich, Germany
Posted on Jan 30, 2025

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 want you as a talented HIL and EGSE Hardware Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the definition and integration of the qualification and test platforms for our orbital vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as HIL and EGSE Hardware Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

  • Contributing to the definition of the architecture of the various Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform and EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment)

  • Designing and manufacturing ground electronic equipment for the Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform and EGSE

  • Procuring hardware building blocks for the Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform from multiple suppliers

  • Integrating the various Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform and EGSE

  • Validating the Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform prior to connexion with the flight hardware

  • Automating of Hardware In the Loop (HIL) testing

What we would love to see from you

In the role HIL and EGSE Hardware Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

  • A masters/bachelor degree in electronic science or engineering

  • A good theoretical and/or practical understanding of electronic systems

  • Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics

  • Previous Hardware In the Loop (HIL) platform experience

  • Basic knowledge of verification and validation of avionics and embedded software

  • Basic understanding of space avionics

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.