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# Power Electronics Control Engineer at The Exploration Company

- **Company:** [The Exploration Company](https://feeny.ai/companies/the-exploration-company)
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/the-exploration-company/86c4bcba-c862-428d-908e-72da40a049a9

## Job description

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

At The Exploration Company, we are developing Huracan, a throttleable cryogenic rocket engine designed for lunar landing applications. Huracan brings together a wide range of highly integrated technologies that must operate reliably and with high precision under demanding conditions.

To retain full control over the engine’s performance and technical development, we design its key technologies in-house, including the electric pumps, power electronics, embedded software, and control systems used to operate critical engine functions.

We are seeking a Power Electronics Control Engineer to join the propulsion team developing Huracan. In this role, you will take ownership of the control strategy for the engine’s electrically driven systems, from modelling and simulation through implementation and experimental validation.

We want you to help us achieve reliable and high-performance operation of these critical systems. This hands-on position combines technical leadership, practical problem-solving, multidisciplinary collaboration, and active involvement in laboratory testing.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead the definition and development of control architectures and strategies for the electric motors used within our cryogenic propulsion systems, including operating modes, interfaces, and protection functions.
- Develop system models and simulations to design and assess control algorithms, system performance, stability, and robustness across the expected operating range.
- Translate control concepts into system-level and embedded software requirements, working closely with software and hardware engineers throughout implementation, integration, optimization, and verification.
- Plan and perform MIL, SIL, HIL, and laboratory testing; analyze the resulting data, identify performance limitations, and continuously improve the control approach.
- Support the commissioning and validation of internally developed power-electronics and electric-drive systems, ensuring their successful integration into the complete engine.
- Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, verification activities, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

What we would love to see from you

- A BSc or higher degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience developing, validating, or troubleshooting control systems for electric drives, power-electronic systems, or other dynamic systems.
- Strong knowledge of control theory, dynamic-system modelling, and simulation, with experience developing control strategies for electric motors and power-electronic systems.
- Practical experience with motor-control techniques, including field-oriented control, current, speed and position regulation, modulation, and observer-based control.
- Proficiency with modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS, together with an understanding of embedded real-time constraints and the implementation of control algorithms in production software.
- Experience with laboratory testing, measurement equipment, data analysis, and system debugging, as well as the ability to translate control concepts into clear requirements and collaborate effectively with embedded software engineers.
- Experience in aerospace, propulsion, automotive, robotics, energy, industrial automation, or another safety-critical or high-reliability field would be highly relevant.
- A proactive, adaptable, and delivery-focused mindset, with a hands-on and practical approach to solving problems in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and reliable execution.
- The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and partners in English. French or German language skills would be advantageous.

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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