An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flight Software Team Lead to join a growing space engineering organisation developing advanced spacecraft and satellite technologies. This role will lead a Flight Software team responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software. You will play a key role in shaping the software architecture for satellite missions, ensuring robust development practices, high-quality delivery, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Alongside your technical leadership responsibilities, you will also support the development and mentoring of engineers within the team, helping to build a strong and high-performing software capability. Key Responsibilities Lead the Flight Software team, overseeing the development, integration, validation, deployment, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software Plan and coordinate the team’s workload, creating schedules for flight software activities across multiple projects Ensure flight software is delivered to the required quality, schedule, and budget Mentor and develop team members, fostering a strong and collaborative engineering culture Act as a subject matter expert in flight software development and oversee the high-level architecture of spacecraft software systems Work closely with spacecraft subsystem and systems engineering teams to identify software requirements and solutions Support knowledge sharing across international engineering teams and contribute to technical reviews across programmes Establish and maintain the software development lifecycle and methodology for flight software development Collaborate with cyber security specialists to ensure secure software development practices are implemented Essential Skills & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience 5 years’ experience developing flight software for satellite or spacecraft missions Experience leading engineering teams, either technically or through line management Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++ Deep understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle management Experience working with and modifying Board Support Packages (BSPs) Experience with UML-based design methodologies Experience developing real-time systems for spacecraft or embedded platforms Experience creating and implementing test plans for spacecraft software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead technical workstreams while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams Understanding of secure software development practices within space systems Experience developing flight software for space missions working with European Space Agency programmes Knowledge of ECSS standards for flight software Desirable Skills Experience across the full spacecraft mission lifecycle from concept through to operations Knowledge of cFE / cFS flight software frameworks Understanding of ground segment architectures Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices Experience with SysML Linux development and administration experience (shell scripting, make, etc.) Experience with Python or Bash scripting Familiarity with MATLAB, WindRiver VxWorks, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire Knowledge of microcontroller assembly languages Exposure to in-orbit servicing, debris removal, or end-of-life satellite technologies Understanding of ESA PUS protocol Benefits Opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, and international engineering team. Flexible working around core hours in a collaborative, supportive environment. Hybrid working model with an optional 9/75 compressed schedule. 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) 8 bank holidays. Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (where applicable). Modern office and cleanroom facilities. Regular social and professional development events. TT