Deputy Flight Software Lead

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

The Deputy Lead Flight Software reports to the Lead Flight Software and plays a key role in ensuring the effective coordination and execution of Flight Software activities. The role acts as a central interface across Flight Software, other functional disciplines, Mission Operations, and ESA, while supporting the Lead Flight Software in maintaining an efficient and well-organized team environment.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as Deputy Lead Flight Software, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

What we would love to see from you

1. Development logic & schedule - Own and coordinate the development logic and schedule of Flight Software activities and ensure consistency with the overall execution of the team and the right prioritization.

2. Relationships with ESA - Manage and coordinate the relationship with ESA on Flight Software-related topics.

3. Risk management - Coordinate Flight Software risk management, ensuring that risks are identified, followed up, and addressed.

4. Development tools - Ensure the consistency, development, and maintenance of the development tools required by the Flight Software team.

5. Checkpoints and requirements - Ensure a consistent drumbeat of checkpoints and coordinate the definition and closure of requirements with functional chain owners in other disciplines, Mission Operations, and functional chain owners within the Flight Software team.

6. Hiring and working efficiency - Support hiring activities and act as a point of contact for finance, export control, and other tasks linked to the efficient operation of the Flight Software organization

In the role of Deputy Lead Flight Software, ideally, you will have the following:

• 5+ years of professional experience

• Strong structured thinking and the ability to organize and manage complex topics

• A strong “get things done” mindset

• Experience in flight software development

• The ability to work effectively across different functional teams and disciplines

• Strong coordination and communication skills

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.


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.