
Executive Assistant at The Exploration Company (Munich, Germany)
The Exploration Company· Munich, Germany·
Role details
The Exploration Company at a glance
European space-transport startup building Nyx, a reusable cargo capsule, and Storm, a high-thrust rocket engine.
The Exploration Company is building a full-stack space transportation platform out of Europe: Nyx, a reusable cargo capsule that docks with space stations in low-Earth orbit and returns cargo to Earth, and Storm, a high-thrust staged-combustion rocket engine. It designs its own thrusters, avionics, flight software, and heat shield in-house.
$230M raised · latest: Series B · $160M · 2024 · backed by Balderton Capital, Plural, Bessemer Venture Partners, NGP Capital
Job description
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Team Executive Assistant to support a number of senior leaders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. In this role, you will be at the heart of the organisation, enabling our leadership team to operate effectively and focus on delivering ambitious goals. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring seamless coordination, clear communication, and operational excellence across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex and ever-evolving calendars for multiple executives, ensuring priorities are aligned with business needs
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, often in dynamic and time-sensitive environments
- Anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and remove friction from day-to-day operations
- Act as a central point of coordination for internal and external communications
- Screen and prioritise requests for time, ensuring focus on high-impact activities
- Support cross-functional collaboration by coordinating meetings, follow-ups, and key deliverables
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion Conduct research and provide briefings or materials to support decision-making
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting multiple senior leaders or executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with precision
- Proficiency with AI tools and building first agents
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- High attention to detail and the ability to operate with autonomy
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly as priorities evolve
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
- Absolute discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
- A positive, team-first attitude and a genuine drive to support others
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.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Why work at The Exploration Company
- Culture: Emphasizes speed, execution, and ownership. Values include Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, and "Space for everyone." The company prides itself on gathering diverse, international talent from both space and non-space backgrounds.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Offers flexibility and remote work opportunities depending on the role, but encourages a hybrid approach where possible. exploration.space
- Relocation Support: Yes, the company provides relocation assistance and work permit/visa support for new hires.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space vehicles from day one; internal mobility encouraged; background check required for all offers.
- Engineering Culture: Leadership includes aerospace veterans who have worked on major global space programs. The team is 450+ strong, representing 35 nationalities, with a flat, fast-moving structure.