# Nyx Crew Propulsion Engine Principal at The Exploration Company

- Company: The Exploration Company
- What the company does: We build accessible, sustainable, and cooperative space worlds. Backed by Bessemer.
- Company website: https://www.exploration.space/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/the-exploration-company/cf03d280-bdd5-4409-93e9-ebf88be53f88
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-exploration-company-nyx-crew-propulsion-engine-principal/

## About the role

Lead the end-to-end development of high-thrust hypergolic rocket engines from concept through flight readiness. Lead preparation and execution of major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.), supporting certification activities and customer reviews.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar related discipline
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant advanced degrees will be considered in lieu of equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, integrating, and testing engines for space vehicles
- Demonstrated experience in developing human rated systems
- Working knowledge of throttleable high thrust hypergolic engines
- Knowledge of environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, acoustic, and/or vacuum

Tags: Engineering