Electrician - HiL

Job description

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 want you as a talented and experienced Electrician to help us in our mission by developing Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms for our Future Projects. You will be part of the Future Systems team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines. Key Responsibilities As an Electrician-HIL, your role will evolve as our testing capabilities grow. Initially, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Design, build and wire HIL test benches, racks, and electrical harnessing for spaceflight and ground test systems Assemble and integrate electrical infrastructure for HIL environments, including power distribution, signal routing, grounding and shielding Support setup and operation of HIL test benches, integrating hardware with simulators, instrumentation and test equipment Diagnose and troubleshoot signal integrity issues, intermittent connections, grounding problems, and EMI/EMC-related effects Maintain, modify and repair test equipment wiring, connectors, harnesses and supporting electrical infrastructure Maintain accurate wiring schematics, cable lists, test logs, and configuration documentation Collaborate with HIL engineers, System Engineers and software teams to support test readiness and failure investigations Contribute to continuous improvement of HIL hardware design, build process and safety practices What we would love to see from you In the role as Electrician - HiL ideally, you will bring the following experience and skills: Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field 3+ years of hands-on electrical work, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability/safety-critical environments Demonstrated experience assembling and wiring HiL test benches, racks, or complex test setups Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pin‑outs, and harness drawings Familiarity with aerospace or industrial standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL‑STD, IPC, or equivalent) Practical experience in cable and harness fabrication , including crimping, soldering, heat‑shrinking, and connector assembly…