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Internship - Talent Acquisition

The Exploration Company

The Exploration Company

People & HR, People & HR
Munich, Germany
Posted on Sep 15, 2025

Location

Munich, Germany

Employment Type

Intern

Department

Commercial & PeopleTalent Acquisition

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.

Overview:


Our Talent Acquisition team is driven by people and impact. Ambitious, curious, and collaborative, we play a vital role in shaping both our culture and business growth. By connecting with exceptional talent, we don’t just fill roles—we build teams that define the company’s future.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies by building talent pipelines, conducting market research, performing talent mapping, and identifying potential candidates

  • Provide talent intelligence and market insights, including competitor analysis and skills availability to guide hiring strategies and workforce planning.

  • Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, Xing, ATS, job boards, social media, Google search, HeadHunter, and professional networks.

  • Conduct initial screenings, coordinate and schedule interviews, and ensure smooth recruitment processes.

  • Post vacancies, maintain the talent database, update candidate profiles, track status changes, and manage ATS records.

  • Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers across functions to align sourcing with business objectives.

  • Build professional networks, nurture passive candidates, promote the company brand, and support employer branding initiatives.

  • Track sourcing metrics, maintain recruitment dashboards, monitor job opening status, and participate in projects that enhance hiring efficiency.

  • Support with Employer Branding initiatives

  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in university or a recent business graduate.

  • Strong interest in HR or talent acquisition.

  • Excellent English communication skills; German is a plus.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and positive.

  • Experience in fast-paced or competitive environments is advantageous.

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.