Mission Operations Training Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Mission Operations Training Engineer (Aerospace): Building and executing end-to-end mission operations training programs for the Nyx orbital vehicle with an accent on simulation supervision and instructional curriculum design. Focus on orchestrating high-fidelity simulation campaigns, integrating fault-injection logic into simulator architecture, and ensuring crew readiness for high-risk operations.

Location: Bordeaux, France. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided.

Company

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle capable of orbital refueling and cargo transport.

What you will do

• Own the training concept of operations, certification pipelines, and long-term training plans for flight controllers and ISS crews.
• Author and maintain core curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials translating vehicle engineering into operational proficiency.
• Script, orchestrate, and execute high-fidelity nominal and off-nominal simulation campaigns as Simulation Supervisor.
• Partner with Ground and Flight Software teams to ensure fault-injection capabilities and training requirements are built into the simulator architecture.
• Coordinate with subsystem engineers and external partners (ESA, NASA, CNES) to align training with current procedures.
• Mentor and grow junior training engineers and simulation controllers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft mission operations training or a comparable high-risk operations environment.
• Hands-on experience scripting and running simulation campaigns as a Simulation Supervisor, console operator, or equivalent.
• Experience working with software development teams to define and accept simulator capabilities or modeling environments.
• Technical knowledge of common spacecraft systems (GNC, avionics, propulsion, life support).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex systems engineering into operational training curricula.

Nice to have

• Experience developing training for ISS crewmembers or human spaceflight missions.
• Background in custom simulation tooling, fault-injection scripting, or telemetry display environments.
• Prior certification as a flight controller.
• Direct experience with NASA, ESA, or equivalent partners on joint training plans.
• Mentorship experience with junior engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparency regarding risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship where applicable.