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Software System Engineer

California, MO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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 ...

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ID · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

The successful candidate will lead the exploration team while working closely with mine operations, engineering, technical services, and senior leadership to maximize the value of the Company ...

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Exploration Geologist

Lovelock, NV · On-site

In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada. Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and ...

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Exploration Geologist

Cedar City, UT · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Central Utah Milford Mining Company is seeking an Exploration Geologist to help drive the discovery and expansion of our copper, silver, and gold resources in Central Utah. This role is responsible ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for the exploration company in the United States is $51,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various The Exploration Company job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,494 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Software System Engineer

The Exploration Company

Houston, TX • On-site

$85K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software System Engineer to support the certification activities of the flight software for the Nyx program. You will work in a dedicated team focused on verification & validation (V&V), software certification, requirements tracing, test planning and system engineering interfacing. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software development teams, system engineering, certification bodies, and safety authorities. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where cross-functional integration is essential.
Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to V&V and IV&V activities to ensure that flight software meets functional, performance, and safety requirements
  • Support requirements management and tracing, ensuring full traceability from system-level requirements to software implementation, test and verification artifacts
  • Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews
  • Interpret, tailor, and apply formal standards
  • Interface with internal Product Assurance
  • Collaborate daily with system engineers and software development teams to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
  • Develop and maintain software functional design baseline
  • Plan software testing of the integrated mission
  • Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions

What we would love to see from you
  • Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace)
  • Solid understanding of requirements management, V&V, test and certification processes
  • Strong technical background in software engineering, with practical experience in flight software frameworks and modern C++
  • Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software
  • Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills
  • Focus on detail, quality, and testing
  • Familiarity with agile and modern development practices

Nice to have
  • Familiarity with standards such as SSP 50808, NASA-NPR-7150.2, NASA-STD-8739.8B, RCC319, ECSS-Q-ST-80C
  • Prior work on human-rated spaceflight programs
  • Experience with model-based system engineering
  • Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems

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.

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