Best suited to students with IT curiosity and problem-solving instincts working in a fast-growing space technology company in Munich.
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Original posting from The Exploration Company via Ashby
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.
We are looking for a motivated Working Student- IT Operations to join our team in Germany and help us keep our operations running smoothly, so that our engineers and teams can focus on what they do best: building the future of space transportation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an IT Working Student, you'll be hands-on from day one. Your day-to-day will include:
- Be the first point of contact for your colleagues when they need IT help : troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Support onboarding and offboarding of team members: setting up devices, creating accounts, and making sure everyone has what they need to hit the ground running.
- Help manage and track our hardware inventory across our sites.
- Assist in maintaining our local networks to ensure reliable connectivity.
- Support the team in managing our Microsoft 365 environment (user accounts, licenses, etc.).
- Collaborate with a central IT team and contribute to ongoing improvement projects.
WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU
No prior professional experience required : we're looking for curiosity, reliability, and a passion for solving problems. Ideally, you bring:
- A genuine interest in IT and how technology enables great teams to work.
- Good problem-solving instincts : you enjoy figuring things out and finding solutions.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks without dropping the ball.
- Good communication skills : you're comfortable asking questions and explaining things clearly to non-technical colleagues.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; German is a plus.
- Some familiarity with Windows or macOS environments (even from personal use) is a plus
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.