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 an Intern Electronic Engineer to join our HiL Engineering Team in Munich. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of electronic hardware systems that emulate real spacecraft components, supporting test campaigns for component- and platform-level verification.
You will work in close collaboration with experienced electronic, avionics, and system engineers, and take ownership of the design of circuits and boards used for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and EGSE test platforms.
Key Responsibilities
In your role as Intern Electronic Engineer, you will:
* Contribute to the design of digital and analog electronic circuits used to emulate electrical behaviors of sensors, actuators, and bus-connected devices
* Develop schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer (or equivalent tools)
* Support the end-to-end development of emulation hardware — from concept definition to commissioning, including experimental validation and reporting
* Integrate microcontrollers or COTS platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, uChip) for emulation and test automation purposes
* Participate in the assembly, bring-up, and functional validation of test electronics
* Collaborate with test software developers and system engineers to ensure seamless integration into HiL and EGSE platforms
* Document designs and verification activities to ensure traceability and compliance with system requirements
You and your team will be in charge of:
* Designing and implementing emulation hardware that enables faithful, automated, and efficient testing of electronic and system components
* Supporting the integration of electronic hardware into a larger automated test infrastructure
* Ensuring developed circuits meet performance, robustness, and maintainability standards
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of the hardware testing environment
Must-Have Skills and Qualifications
* Degree in Electronic Engineering (recently graduated or currently finalizing thesis/work placement)
* Experience in digital and analog circuit design, including schematic capture and PCB layout
* Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools (Altium preferred)
* Understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs
* Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing custom electronic boards
* Basic ability to program microcontrollers or COTS platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
* Interest in test automation and electronic systems for aerospace or high-reliability applications
* Proactive attitude, ability to learn fast, and eagerness to take ownership of technical tasks
* Good communication skills and fluency in English
Why you should join us
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
* We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
* We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
* We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.