Planning Engineer – Space Systems

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.

Our Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Test (MAIT) team is building the industrial means to manufacture and qualify critical flight hardware.

We are looking for a Planning Engineer to strengthen our industrial operations. The role combines production planning, external supply chain follow-up, and support to internal work orders, using Odoo as the main ERP/MRP tool.

Main responsibilities

As a Planning Engineer, you will ensure the smooth flow of parts and assemblies from suppliers to internal manufacturing:

• External supply chain management: follow suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, monitor production progress, perform reminders and escalations when needed.

• Procurement support: request quotations, contribute to supplier workload evaluation, and work closely with the procurement team for purchase orders.

• Production planning: prepare work orders, define servitudes (tooling, fixtures, resources), and in some cases create simple manufacturing routings (gammes).

• Scheduling and monitoring: manage planning updates and priorities within Odoo ERP, ensuring alignment with project milestones.

• Cross-team collaboration: interact daily with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and program teams to consolidate planning and ensure resource availability.

• Reporting: provide visibility on supplier status, internal workload, and risks impacting delivery to Program Management.

Profile

• Engineering degree (industrial, mechanical, supply chain, aerospace, or equivalent).

• 3–5 years of experience in planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management in aerospace or other high-reliability industries.

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (experience with Odoo is a strong plus).

• Familiarity with manufacturing routings, work orders, and supplier management.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, able to interact with both shop floor and external suppliers.

• Ability to manage priorities, anticipate risks, and propose corrective actions.

• Professional English (spoken and written).

What we offer

• Direct contribution to the planning and supply chain management of spacecraft hardware.

• Daily collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, and program teams in an international environment.

• Start-up industrial setting with exposure to both operational and strategic tasks.

• Position based in Bordeaux (France), with occasional supplier visits.

If you want to play a central role in production planning and supplier management for a reusable spacecraft, and ensure parts are delivered on time and in full, join us!

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.