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# Mechanism -Project Manager at The Exploration Company

- **Company:** [The Exploration Company](https://feeny.ai/companies/the-exploration-company)
- **Location:** Turin, Italy
- **Compensation:** €73k–€100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-05-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/the-exploration-company/dc3f2224-8a96-4877-978d-80d84729e959/application

**Skills:** Spacecraft design, Space systems engineering, Project management, Budget management, Risk mitigation, Space exploration regulations

> Manage critical mechanisms for the Earth Missions project, overseeing schedule, cost, and risk tracking. Collaborate with technical, operations, and quality teams to ensure timely delivery of the Nyx Earth orbital vehicle while adhering to space exploration regulations.

## Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

As we are working on the detailed design of our Nyx Earth version, which will dock to the space stations around the Earth, we are currently seeking a Project Manager to manage Critical Mechanisms in the execution of the Earth Missions.

We are looking for a highly experienced, dynamic and skilled Project Manager to execute our contracts with the highest standards of schedule, cost and risk tracking.

You and the Program team will interact with highly skilled people composed of Technical, Operations, Quality and Procurement Leads, with the common goal of delivering on time, on cost and on quality the vehicles and associated services.

We expect you to have the most detailed knowledge of the schedule and cost status, with a clear understanding of the technical progress status, to make sure that the activities prioritization is fully in line with the goals set by the Chief Program Officer for your perimeter.

We expect you to push and challenge the team in the most constructive way to support them in giving their best to meet the company goals, while listening to their needs and finding compromises.

*Qualified candidates working remotely from Belgium may be considered for this position.

You will closely monitor the risks of the projects to anticipate and avoid potential crisis. You will report to the Chief Program Officer of the company, who is also the Program Manager for Nyx Earth.

Key responsibilities: In your capacity as a Nyx Earth Mechanism Project Manager , your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

- Project leadership:
- Lead and manage, providing guidance, motivation, and strategic direction.
- Define project goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Technical oversight:
- Build the work logic, including the development and qualification approach in collaboration with the system technical responsible
- Frequent travel to Belgium
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project requirements
- Monitor technological advancements and integrate innovative solutions into the project.
- Budget and resource management:
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Work closely with finance and procurement teams to acquire necessary resources and materials.
- Timeline and milestone tracking:
- Develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, setting clear milestones and deadlines.
- Regularly monitor progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Collaboration and communication:
- Foster effective communication within the project team and with external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including mission control, ground operations, and external partners.
- Regulatory compliance:
- Ensure adherence to all relevant space exploration regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory issues.
- Risk management:
- Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential obstacles.
- Implement proactive measures to address unforeseen challenges and ensure project success.
- Quality assurance:
- In collaboration with the quality responsible, establish and enforce rigorous quality control processes to ensure the reliability and safety of the orbital space vehicle.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to implement best practices.
- Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
- Ensure all project-related information is well-documented for future reference.
- Implement a thorough deliverable management process

What we would love to see from you:

- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering
- Space Mechanism project experience is essential
- 6+ years experience in Project management
- Proven experience managing complex space exploration mechanism projects
- Strong technical background in spacecraft design and space systems engineering.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in budget management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
- Knowledge of relevant space exploration regulations and standards.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

## About The Exploration Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Exploration Company (TEC) is building a full-stack space transportation platform, including a reusable space capsule (Nyx) and a high-thrust rocket engine (Storm), to democratize access to space.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany (HQ); additional offices in Bordeaux (France), Luxembourg, Turin (Italy), Houston (Texas, USA), and Dubai/Abu Dhabi (UAE)
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Hélène Huby (CEO) and a team of aerospace veterans

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Space transportation, aerospace engineering, orbital logistics
- **Target customers**: Space station operators, satellite operators, government space agencies (e.g., NASA), commercial space companies (B2B, B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To build space vehicles for humanity, enabling everyone to participate peacefully in the building of our human future." [exploration.space](https://exploration.space/about)

## Products & Services
- **Nyx**: A reusable space capsule designed to dock with any space station, capable of carrying cargo (and eventually crew) to low-Earth orbit. It is the company’s first commercial vehicle.
- **Storm**: A high-thrust, staged-combustion rocket engine delivering up to 180 tons of thrust, designed to power a globally competitive, reusable launcher.
- **Mission Bikini**: A first demonstrator capsule built for ballistic reentry, completed from paper sketch to flight-ready in nine months.
- **Mission Possible**: A second demonstrator capsule built for controlled re-entry and recovery with cargo, completed in two years.
- **Orbital Propulsion**: In-house development of avionics, flight software, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), and reusable thrusters.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Total Funding**: $210.06M (Series B, with a $160M round raised approximately two years ago) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/the-exploration-company)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by tier-one investors; first European company to sign a Space Act Agreement with NASA; board includes figures like Mike Griffin (former NASA Administrator) and Yo-Yo Ma (cellist and board advisor) [exploration.space](https://exploration.space/about)
- **Growth Signals**: 10 missions already booked; two demonstrator capsules built in under three years; team of 450+ employees spanning 35 nationalities; offices in 6 locations across Europe, the US, and the UAE; named one of the fastest-growing space companies worldwide.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed of execution**: Demonstrated ability to go from concept to flight-ready hardware in 9–24 months, far faster than traditional aerospace.
- **Reusability focus**: Both Nyx and Storm are designed for rapid reuse, dramatically lowering per-mission costs.
- **Open-source vehicle design**: TEC’s approach is intentionally collaborative, fostering partnerships across countries and with NASA.
- **Full-stack capability**: Controls the entire space transportation stack (capsule, engine, avionics, software), reducing dependency on external suppliers.
- **European base with global reach**: Positioned as a key European player in the new space economy, with strong government and commercial ties.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercial cargo missions**: First priority is launching Nyx to serve low-Earth orbit space stations (both public and private).
- **Engine development**: Continuing work on Storm to power a future European launcher.
- **International expansion**: Deepening presence in the US (Houston office) and UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi office).
- **Talent scaling**: Growing the team from 450+ to meet mission milestones, with a focus on engineering, production, and digital roles.

## Why Work Here
- **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](https://www.exploration.space/careers)
- **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.

## Sources
1. [exploration.space - Home](https://exploration.space/)
2. [exploration.space - About](https://exploration.space/about)
3. [exploration.space - Careers](https://www.exploration.space/careers)
4. [cbinsights.com - The Exploration Company](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/the-exploration-company)
5. [Wikipedia - The Exploration Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exploration_Company)

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