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# Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer at The Exploration Company

- **Company:** [The Exploration Company](https://feeny.ai/companies/the-exploration-company)
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Compensation:** €73k–€100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-06-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/the-exploration-company/b147e89c-a6b7-4eb2-84bb-b4241e782aed/application

**Skills:** LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, NI TestStand, Python, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), PXI, cRIO, LabVIEW FPGA

> Join the Electrical Functional Test Team in Munich to design, implement, and integrate automated test software applications for validating electronics from board to subsystem level. You will shape the test automation framework for Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms using LabVIEW and NI tools.

## Job description

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

To support this ambitious goal, we are seeking a Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer to join our Electrical Functional Test Team in Munich. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and integration of automated test software applications used to validate electronics at various levels — from individual boards to full subsystems — across our verification and validation campaigns.

You will play a key role in shaping the test automation framework used on our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms, working in close collaboration with electrical, avionics, and system engineers.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In your role as Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer , you will:

- Design, develop, and maintain test automation software for board-level, equipment-level, and subsystem-level testing
- Define and implement hardware and software architectures tailored to specific test scenarios and HiL environments
- Develop LabVIEW-based applications, for both desktop and real-time platforms (e.g., PXI, cRIO)
- Integrate and configure NI VeriStand as part of real-time test setups
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software into functional test platforms
- Support test execution, data acquisition, logging, and automated reporting
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture specifications, code documentation, and user guides
- Provide support for debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of test platforms

YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE IN CHARGE OF:

- Developing a robust and scalable test software framework supporting reuse and modularity across projects
- Implementing real-time data handling and I/O configuration through NI hardware and LabVIEW RT
- Defining test automation workflows using NI TestStand and integrating them into the system test process
- Coordinating closely with electrical and system engineers to ensure requirements traceability and test coverage
- Contributing to the continuous evolution of our HiL infrastructure, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Ensuring all solutions meet space-grade quality and safety standards, aligned with project requirements

## MUST-HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Proficiency in LabVIEW, including desktop and real-time application development
- Hands-on experience with NI VeriStand in real-time test environments
- Familiarity with NI TestStand for test automation and execution management
- Solid understanding of test platform architectures, hardware/software integration, and real-time systems
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with a structured and methodical approach
- Experience working with LabVIEW FPGA is appreciated
- Ability to write and integrate Python scripts to extend test workflows or support automation tasks
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, drive initiatives, and deliver in a high-paced environment

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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