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Avionyx Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Responsibilities <ul><li>Automated and manual Verification test script authoring and execution -Data reduction and analysis -Problem reporting, resolution, and tracking issue to closure -Writing Test Reports</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Software, System Test, test equipment, Flight Test.</li></ul>Required <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required; Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering preferred</li><li>Relevant demonstrated scholastic project experience or internships</li><li>Understanding and application of disciplined systems engineering processes</li><li>Experience working in a laboratory environment</li><li>Exposure to modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink</li><li>Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English language</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively, with self-starter skills that enables self-sufficiency</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs</li><li>Strong command of Python</li></ul>Desired <ul><li>Electric vehicle technology experience</li><li>Flight Simulator development</li><li>Experience integrating and testing complex, highly integrated systems, including failure modes and effects testing (FMET)</li><li>Familiarity with requirements management</li><li>Familiarity with safety assessment concepts</li><li>Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible</li><li>Familiar with Dassault Systems Engineering and Management tools (Enovia)</li></ul>Your Reward for Greatness • Stay fresh with our Flexible Schedule. • Stay at home with our Telecommuting Options. • Lunch is on us when you are at the office. • Step up your English with paid classes! • Get Training/Tuition subsidies for online learning. • Stay connected with our Internet Subsidy • The Gym Subsidy should keep you fit and relaxed! • Go places with our Travel Opportunities across the US! • Stay healthy with our Medical Health Plan • Spend more time with your loved ones with our Additional Personal Time Off (increased by seniority)

Systems Verification Engineer, Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control System (IFPCS)

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 seeking an experienced Storable Propulsion Units Manager to lead the development and strategic procurement of propulsion units. This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership and supplier management. You will be responsible for the design, qualification, and delivery of critical propulsion units while managing a small, agile team. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that Nyx Earth meets its performance, schedule, and cost objectives. You will report to the Lead Propulsion. Key responsibilities: <ul><li>Drive the make/buy strategy and decision for the propulsion units, elaborate and implement the roadmaps for the propulsion units developed in-house.</li><li>Lead in-house design and development of propulsion units (e.g. tanks, valves) from concept to flight readiness, fostering agile development through design-build-test iteration cycles, while meeting technical, cost and schedule requirements aligned with project goals.</li><li>Oversee procurement strategy for propulsion units, including suppliers' identification, selection, and performance management. Manage suppliers' relationships, support contract negotiations, and monitor compliance with technical and quality standards, cost and schedule.</li><li>Build and lead a team of propulsion engineers for the propulsion units we will develop in-house, or we will procure. Promote and develop the skills and capabilities of your team members through mentorship, professional development opportunities and performance reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with the Nyx Earth propulsion system team and with other teams and departments such as avionics, GNC, vehicle design, MAIT and systems engineering to ensure seamless integration and testing of the propulsion units within the propulsion system and with other spacecraft systems.</li><li>Develop project schedules, resource plans, and budgets while maintaining consistency with timelines and cost constraints.</li><li>Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address technical, cost and schedule challenges.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and performance enhancements. Stay up to date with advancements in propulsion technologies and drive innovation within the team.</li></ul>What we would love to see from you: <ul><li>A minimum of a master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.</li><li>Over 7 years of experience in storable propulsion systems engineering, propulsion units development and procurement in aerospace or spaceflight.</li><li>Proven hands-on experience developing propulsion, such as tanks, thrusters, and valves.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers, contracts, and delivery timelines.</li><li>Experience leading technical projects or small engineering teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing, and testing practices.</li><li>Experience in New Space companies or fast-paced development environments (Desirable).</li><li>Familiarity with propulsion test operations and data analysis (Desirable).</li><li>Knowledge of ECSS or NASA equivalent aerospace standards (Desirable).</li><li>Fluency in English.</li></ul>Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: <ul><li>We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind</li><li>We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them</li><li>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?</li></ul>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.

Storable Propulsion Units Manager

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that can breathe air and operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites. Thanks to our proprietary propulsion system we can compensate for the atmospheric drag at ultra low altitudes using the air as propellant. Please note that as we prepare for our maiden satellite mission, we are in a critical growth phase. Our roles will often require extended hours and are not typical 9-to-6 positions. Your Role You will be responsible for calculating, designing, testing, and optimizing the electric plasma propulsion system within our vacuum facilities. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Owning the system and managing the entire testing process.</li><li>Rapidly iterate new designs, ensuring successfull delivery of the demonstration mission.</li><li>You will collaborate with our mechanical, electrical and control engineers to test new iterations of the ion propulsion system, ensuring its flawless operation.</li><li>Assembling test hardware and electronics and operating our vacuum facilities.</li><li>Performing electric propulsion tests and analysing its data.</li></ul>Fundamental Requirements <ul><li>7+ years of relevant experience in the field of electric propulsion, which could also include your PhD degree.</li><li>Strong knowledge of spacecraft Electric propulsion systems (such as RF Thrusters, Hall Effect Thrusters, Gridded Ion Propulsion, and other types) is required.</li><li>Previous practical experience in electric propulsion testing, ideally involving RF generators, high voltage power supplies and thrust balance.</li><li>Experience in working with vacuum systems (pumps, gauges and valves), power supplies, fluidic management systems (compressed gas and mass flow controllers) and data acquisition systems.</li><li>Solid understanding of plasma physics, modelling and diagnostics, ionisation processes.</li></ul>Why NewOrbit Space? <ul><li>Pioneering Space Technology - You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary air-breathing ion propulsion system will redefine satellite operations in ultra-low Earth orbits.</li><li>Unmatched Ownership and Impact - You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.</li><li>Equity and Competitive Salary - You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits Package -Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc.</li></ul>

Electric Propulsion Engineer

Propulsion Engineer - Graduate Programme 2025 Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus. Location: Bristol Working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Closing date for this role is midnight on Monday 4th November The opportunity: Work in one of the most exciting areas of the aerospace industry, alongside a team of outstanding propulsion engineers and specialists at the forefront of missile propulsion. You will be able to draw on knowledge and experience from specialist propulsion engineers and scientists. The Propulsion Department at MBDA works on the entire MBDA UK portfolio of products, and with propulsion system suppliers, from concept phase through to in-service support. As a key player in the UK defence industry, we are able to provide outstanding opportunities across a wide range of applications. Receive mentorship and support from our team of propulsion engineers to learn to use propulsion performance modelling techniques; designing the missiles of the future. Undertake four 6-month placements giving exposure to the various aspects of the department, seeking to expose you to the following areas: <ul><li>Application and development and use of our bespoke tools alongside commercial software to evaluate the performance of propulsion system options</li><li>Evaluation of a range of missiles, in all the different stages of their development (concept, assessment, development, in-service)</li><li>Propulsion performance, integration, plume, thermal, structural and system aspects of missile and propulsion design and how these foster a multi-disciplinary design approach</li><li>Propulsion impact when integrating onto land, naval and air platforms</li><li>Working with leading UK and international propulsion system suppliers</li><li>The project selected for you will utilise much of the knowledge gained during your university course and apply this to an industry specific problem.</li><li>Gain a feel for MBDA and the type of work that we undertake.</li></ul>One of the 6 month placements can be external to Propulsion. Past graduates have arranged external placements at such companies as Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, DSTL, ARA, S&amp;C Thermofluids and Roxel Motors. These placements help to gain an understanding of customers and supplier workflows and how they feed into MBDA products. Entry Criteria <ul><li>Degree in Aerospace engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Mechanical engineering, General engineering, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences or other related subject at 2.2 or higher</li><li>A passion for propulsion, flight performance and the underlying sciences.</li><li>The ability to clearly communicate and present ideas including preparing technical presentations and reports.</li></ul>Why choose us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role. What we can offer you: <ul><li>2 year programme starting September 2025</li><li>Company bonus and twice yearly salary reviews</li><li>Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave</li><li>Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking</li><li>Excellent career progression and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul>Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.

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