Junior Engine Control System & Monitoring Engineer

Overview

The Exploration Company is offering an entry-level position for a Junior Engine Control System & Monitoring Engineer based in Munich, Germany. The role focuses on the development, production, and operation of Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital space vehicle, specifically supporting the Storm high-thrust LOX/LCH4 cryogenic rocket engine. Working within the Future Propulsion team alongside senior control engineers, the successful candidate will help design, test, and verify control and monitoring algorithms for spacecraft propulsion systems.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a Master degree or equivalent in Aerospace, Electrical, Control or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. This is an entry-level role intended for a recent graduate or someone graduating within the next few months, and no professional experience is required. Applicants must be fluent in English.

Requirements

Applicants need to demonstrate solid fundamentals in classical and modern control theory, including state-space, robustness, and digital control. Practical use of MATLAB, Simulink, and Python through coursework or projects is required, alongside basic knowledge of C and C++. Candidates should also possess a basic understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, combined with an interest in cryogenic propulsion and turbomachinery.

What you get

This position is offered as a full-time contract based in Munich, Germany, providing hands-on experience working directly on real hardware. Team members operate in an agile, open, and collaborative environment focused on developing propulsion systems for space exploration.