Electrical Technician
- Visa sponsorship
About the job
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We want you as a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Technician to help us in our mission by leading the installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for various propulsion test benches.
This is a hands-on position that demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring the success of our propulsion testing efforts. ## Key Responsibilities In your capacity as an Electrical Technician, your role will be continuously evolving and often diverse, but day to day your duties will include: - Perform integration of sensors, actuators, power supplies, and control systems for various test benches - Manufacture and verify cabinets according to electrical schematics - Manufacture ground and flight harnesses - Support design engineers in optimizing the harness layout and routing for our engines - Troubleshoot various signals and electronic devices to resolve issues (data acquisition system, valve driver, power supply, exciter, etc) - Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability - Collaborate with design engineers to enhance the performance and safety of test benches - Maintain accurate records of system installations, debugging processes, and maintenance activities - Prepare technical reports and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures ## Basic qualifications - Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar (or years of equivalent professional experience as a substitute) - 3+ years of experience in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting - Proficiency using electronics equipment (e.g.
DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.) - 2+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies ## What we would love to see from you In the role of Electrical Technician, you will ideally have the following: - Experience working on test facilities, ideally in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industry - Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation - Hands-on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components - Positive and flexible attitude in a constantly evolving environment - Grit to overcome obstacles and get the job done - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in English - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards ## 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.
From The Exploration Company's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Builds reusable, refuellable space capsules.
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