The posting, in The Exploration Company's own words
archived Nov 5, 2026Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
Purpose
We are looking for a Head of Electronics & Software to lead and develop the engineering capability behind some of the most critical systems in our spacecraft. This is a senior leadership role combining people leadership, engineering excellence, organisational development and technical breadth . You will lead a multidisciplinary organisation spanning: Avionics, communications and electrical power systems Flight software (FSW) Guidance, navigation and control (GNC) Electrical wiring and interconnection systems (EWIS), including harness engineering Future projects and advanced electronics and software development You will be responsible for ensuring our teams have the people, skills, processes, tools and engineering standards needed to deliver ambitious space programmes today, while building the capabilities we will need for the future. This is not a role for someone looking to step away from engineering. We are looking for a leader who can engage credibly with highly technical teams, challenge constructively, develop strong technical leaders and help create an environment where exceptional engineering can happen.
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Matrix Organisation
Our engineering teams work in a matrix organisation, combining strong functional leadership with project-based delivery. As Head of Electronics & Software, you will lead the functional organisation, developing its people and capabilities while working closely with Project Managers, Project Chief Engineers, technical authorities and engineering Leads responsible for programme delivery.
You will:
Lead and develop Project Leads, discipline Leads, Principal Engineers and transversal engineering resources Partner with project leadership to align capability, resources and priorities with programme needs Help teams navigate competing priorities across projects Ensure clear ownership and accountability between functional leadership and project execution Build an organisation capable of supporting multiple programmes as the company grows Success in this environment requires collaboration, influence and sound engineering judgement rather than centralising every technical decision.