About the role
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. Operational Leadership & Team Management Maintain and structure
the team’s day-to-day work: task breakdown, priorities, sequencing, and clear ownership. Mange Sprints and Epic organization and coordinate with Nyx Program schedulers. Maintain a (real-time) overview of all tasks required to reach EM-level maturity (TRL6) as fast as possible. Push task execution: remove blockers, follow up with engineers, drive decisions forward, and ensure momentum. Support
the Team Lead by transforming high-level technical direction into actionable work packages for
the team. Ensure completeness and alignment of all tasks with the Chief Engineering Office. Mange Monday Tasks and coordinate external team task requests. Manage the EAC process and assure team works with in the allocated budget and schedule constraints. Identify needs and obtain approvals for purchases and resources. Manage major sub-contractors and provide interface for technical team input and coordination. Manage
the team risk register and coordinate with Program level risks. Ensuring hyper clarity of roles &
responsibilities with extreme ownership for each team member. Ensure alignment between the mechanisms agreed development plans and the schedule and cost constraints of the program. Help
the team prioritize the activities that are mandatory while cutting corners on less critical tasks that might be delayed or simplified in order to keep up with the schedule milestones while derisking properly the program. Cross-Functional & Interface Coordination Work with team technical leaders to identify required inputs from sister teams (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, AIT, etc.) and request them proactively. Track all requested outputs to other teams; ensure timely delivery, correct format, and required level of detail. Drive preparation for internal reviews (design key-points, PDR, CDR) including schedule, content completeness, and risk closure. Mechanisms Development & Execution Structure make-or-buy analyses for mechanisms components and assemblies; prepare the technical and programmatic comparison bases. Lead supplier engagement on organizational aspects: RFQs, planning, interface tracking, meeting preparation, and progress monitoring. Support
