MissionOperationsTrainingEngineer

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. We are looking for a Mission Operations Training Engineer to build, own, and execute our end-to-end mission operations training program. In this role, you will be the technical authority for operations training across the program, embedding with our software, engineering, flight operations, and recovery teams to ensure both our personnel and the astronaut crews are fully prepared. As a Simulation Supervisor, you will work directly with the Ground Software and Flight Software teams to ensure fault-injection logic and training capabilities are built into the simulator architecture. Key Responsibilities - Own the training concept of operations, certification pipelines, and long-term training plans for flight controllers and ISS crews - Author and maintain the core curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials that translate vehicle engineering into operational proficiency - Script, orchestrate, and execute high-fidelity nominal and off-nominal simulation campaigns as Simulation Supervisor - Partner with Ground Software and Flight Software teams to ensure fault-injection capabilities and training requirements are built into the simulator architecture - Coordinate with subsystem engineers, Mission Directors, and external partners (ESA, NASA, CNES) to keep training aligned with current procedures - Incorporate flight anomalies, test failures, and operational lessons learned into simulator capabilities, training flows, and vehicle design - Mentor and grow junior training engineers and simulation controllers What we would love to see from you: The ideal candidate will have: - Master’s degree in an engineering or science discipline. - 8+ years of experience in spacecraft mission operations training or a comparable high-risk operation