Project Manager – Avionics, GNC & Flight Software (Space Systems)

The Exploration Company • Germany

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AI Summary

Lead the development and delivery of critical avionics, guidance, navigation, and flight software for a next-gen spacecraft program. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage technical dependencies, and ensure on-time, high-reliability execution of complex space systems. Requires deep aerospace project management experience with technical fluency in GNC/FSW domains.

Key Highlights

Cross-functional leadership for avionics, GNC, and flight software development in a space program

Ownership of end-to-end project planning, risk management, and interface coordination with propulsion, systems engineering, and mission ops

Proactive risk identification, decision facilitation, and transparent reporting for a fast-moving, agile space company

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate Avionics/GNC/FSW work packages, translating program objectives into actionable plans and deliverables

Manage technical dependencies and interface risks across avionics, propulsion, systems engineering, and mission operations

Lead requirements definition, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, and release cycles

Track and mitigate schedule/delivery risks while facilitating design reviews, qualification activities, and mission rehearsals

Coordinate with external partners/suppliers and contribute to process improvements for Nyx program

Prepare progress updates, status reports, and decision materials for program reviews and leadership

Technical Skills Required

Project Management (Aerospace/Space Systems) Avionics/Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Flight Software Development

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Benefits & Perks

Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Relocation assistance provided

Equal opportunity employer with diversity focus

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Nice to Have

Professional fluency in additional European languages

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, requirements management systems)

Background in systems engineering or embedded software architecture

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.The Avionics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), and Flight Software (FSW) functions are central to the safe and reliable operation of the vehicle. Together, they provide the electronic systems, control capabilities and software that guide Nyx through its mission - from launch and on-orbit operations to docking, re-entry and recovery.We are looking for a motivated and experienced to coordinate the development and delivery of these critical domains within the Nyx program.Your Mission

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