In-Orbit Services Fault Management Engineer

The Exploration Company; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company in München is seeking a methodical Fault Management Engineer to ensure reliability and safety of orbital service vehicles. You will lead the definition and validation of fault management strategies while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in engineering and possesses hands-on experience with spacecraft FDIR strategies. Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Hands‑on experience with spacecraft FDIR strategy definition and validation planning and execution.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to give proactive and mindful feedback across all company levels.

Aufgaben

• Define, implement and validate fault management strategies for in-orbit service vehicles.
• Lead fault tree analyses and FMECA to identify mitigation strategies.
• Analyze in‑orbit data to drive improvements in system reliability.

Kenntnisse

Reliability tools (FMECA, FTA)

Fault management methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in engineering, aerospace, or related field

Tools

Reliability block diagrams

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Our In-Orbit Services unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and developing new technologies, products and programs.

We are seeking a methodical Fault Management Engineer to help us strike the right balance between performance and reliability. The In-Orbit Services Fault Management Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of orbital service vehicles and systems. This role is central to the design, development, and operational assurance of in-orbit service missions, supporting both technical risk reduction and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault Management Strategy:
  • Define, implement and validate fault management strategies, including Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) logic for in-orbit service vehicles.
  • Coordinate between hardware and flight software teams to architect robust and lean fault management solutions.
• RAMS Analyses & Assurance:
  • Lead the definition and execution of fault tree analyses (FTA) and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA) to identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
  • Perform reliability and availability prediction studies and allocate reliability targets to subsystems and equipment.
  • Conduct hazard analyses for ground, orbital, and re‑entry phases, ensuring compliance with relevant safety requirements, including the safety analysis for launch authorities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Collect and analyze in‑orbit data to inform lessons learned and drive improvements in fault management and overall system reliability.
  • Support the creation and improvement of RAMS analysis tools and technical documentation.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, thermal, avionics, software, operations, systems) to integrate RAMS and fault management requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and present technical data, recommendations, and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

What we would love to see from you

• Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in engineering, aerospace, or a related field; specialization in electronics, system engineering or fault management is a plus.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in reliability tools (FMECA, FTA, reliability block diagrams) and fault management methodologies.
• Experience: Hands‑on experience with spacecraft FDIR strategy definition and validation planning and execution.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Feedback: Willingness to give proactive and mindful feedback across all company levels.
• Mindset: Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start‑up environment.
• Languages: Fluent in English.

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.