Your new company
A pioneering organisation in the space sector, known for its innovative approach to orbital servicing and satellite technology. With a growing international team and cutting-edge facilities, they are driving forward sustainable space operations and mission-critical software development.
Your new role
As a Flight Software Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team developing and maintaining embedded real-time software for satellite onboard computers. You'll collaborate with subsystem teams to define requirements, implement robust solutions, and support integration and testing activities for future orbital debris missions. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to contribute across multiple projects and influence the development of mission-critical systems.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Skills
1. Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
2. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks or RTEMS
3. Familiarity with satellite communications protocols (e.g. PUS, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire)
4. Good understanding of the software development lifecycle
5. Experience with Git and version control workflows
6. Experience developing software for the space industry or other safety-critical domains
7. Knowledge of ECSS standards (especially ECSS-E-ST-40C)
8. Ability to wor...