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The Exploration Company · 1 day ago

Recovery Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Exploration Company is developing a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle called Nyx. They are seeking an offshore Recovery Engineer to lead recovery operations, develop operational concepts, and manage offshore recovery assets.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturingSpace Travel

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end operational success of Nyx recovery missions

Develop and maintain offshore recovery CONOPS, balancing safety and technical needs with schedule and budget

Plan, select, procure, and manage offshore assets: recovery vessel, fast boats, observation aircraft, and more

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, operations, suppliers, vessel crews) to ensure readiness, clear interfaces, and smooth execution

Secure all regulatory approvals required for maritime recovery operations

Lead recovery operations, making real-time decisions in dynamic offshore conditions

Build, install, and activate mechanical, fluid, and electrical recovery systems

Write procedures and work orders that ensure safe, reliable, repeatable missions

Provide technical leadership to engineers, technicians, and vessel crews during operations

Qualification

Offshore engineeringMechanical systems designProject managementFluid systems designElectrical systems designTesting experienceTeam coordinationSafety-critical operationsHazardous materials handling

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years in offshore engineering or offshore operations

2+ years building, modifying, or maintaining hardware

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-moving technical environments (schedule ownership, planning, coordination, risk tracking)

Must be willing to travel frequently and spend extended periods (up to four weeks) at sea on offshore vessels