Electrician - HiL

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

We want you as a talented and experienced Electrician to help us in our mission by developing Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms for our Future Projects. You will be part of the Future Systems team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines.

What we would love to see from you

In the role as Electrician - HiL ideally, you will bring the following experience and skills:

• Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on electrical work, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability/safety-critical environments
• Demonstrated experience assembling and wiring HiL test benches, racks, or complex test setups
• Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pin‑outs, and harness drawings
• Familiarity with aerospace or industrial standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL‑STD, IPC, or equivalent)
• Practical experience in cable and harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, heat‑shrinking, and connector assembly
• Proficiency with electrical and electronic test equipment, such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and harness testers
• Solid understanding of EMI/EMC best practices, grounding concepts, and shielding technique
• Experience with spacecraft avionics, GSE, or propulsion test systems is a plus
• High attention to detail, strong workmanship standards, and a safety‑first mindset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork
• Space enthusiast: ready to change the global space industry

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.

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