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.
As the Avionics lead , you will play a critical role in the design, development, and deployment of modular and reusable spacecraft, such as Nyx. You will lead the Avionics team in overseeing spacecraft integration, verification and certification while driving innovation and ensuring project milestones are met on time and with the highest technical quality.

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team capable of executing the full development lifecycle of avionics systems from concept through qualification and integration.
• Define system requirements and architecture for avionics, communication, and power systems. For make elements: lead breadboard activities, PCB design, FPGA programming, integration, testing, and qualification. For buy elements: select suppliers, oversee development, and ensure delivery of qualified hardware.
• Ensure power system design supports mission requirements, closing power budgets and validating that the concept of operations aligns with overall system constraints and performance needs.
• Collaborate closely with software, GNC, and flight computing teams to define and implement a cohesive system architecture across all onboard subsystems.
• Set up and manage the Hardware-in-the-Loop environment to validate system architecture and run mission-level simulations, ensuring robust fault management and system resilience.

In your capacity as the Avionics Lead, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to oversee & participate in the following:

• Avionics System Design: Lead the design and development of avionics equipment, including but not limited to flight control systems, communication systems and other mission-critical avionics components.
• Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with system architects and stakeholders to understand and translate system requirements into detailed avionics equipment specifications.
• Simulation and Modelling: Utilise simulation tools to model and simulate avionics systems, ensuring that they meet performance and safety requirements. Optimise designs for efficiency and reliability.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop prototypes of avionics equipment in collaboration with our electronics design engineers for testing and validation. Conduct rigorous testing to verify functionality, performance, and reliability at board level and equipment level. Identify and address any issues through iterative testing.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including Interface Control Document (ICD), bills of materials (BOM), Assembly Procedures, design verification plans, and test reports. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of design changes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS) Expert and integration teams, to ensure seamless integration of avionics equipment into overall spacecraft systems.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in avionics design. Continuously enhance knowledge and skills through professional development activities.