Flight Software Engineer

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Overview

We’re seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and optimise the onboard software for our satellites. You will drive the creation of flight software components and related integration procedures. You’ll work closely with hardware engineering, integration & test, and operations team members to establish robust software methodologies and practices that will scale effectively as our constellation grows.

This is a hands‑on role that will influence many facets of our satellite software systems, including: software architecture, embedded platforms, hardware/software interface testing, fault management, performance optimisation, digital tooling, technical documentation, and operational reliability.

What You’ll Do

• DoDevelop, integrate, and optimise embedded flight software for satellite subsystems, writing production‑quality code dail.

• y.Execute comprehensive full‑system test campaigns, emphasising detailed hardware/software interface validatio.

• n.Collaborate closely with Integration & Test (I&T), hardware engineering, and operations teams to implement robust software interfaces, manage fault conditions, and develop effective mitigation strategie.

• s.Continuously improve software components and integration procedures, contributing to long‑term reliability and scalabilit.

• y.Translate complex operational workflows into clear technical documentation, ensuring maintainability and knowledge transfe.

• r.Optimize software performance, stability, and resilience, enhancing spacecraft operational reliabilit.

You’ll Be a Good Fit

• IfYou love writing clean, robust, and maintainable code for embedded systems and thrive when diving deeply into complex software‑hardware integratio.

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You have a passion for building reliable software and solving intricate technical challeng.

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You have a high attention to detail, methodical, and comfortable debugging code in real‑time embedded environmen.

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You enjoy collaborating across engineering disciplines, proactively identifying risks, and solving challenging technical proble.

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Have hands‑on experience integrating GNC auto‑generated or hand‑written control algorithms into a flight software stack ensuring seamless interfacing, timing determinism, and performance under real‑time constrain.

Desired Qualifications

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Experience with on‑orbit operations, fault detection, isolation & recovery (FDIR), or embedded autonom.

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Prior experience developing embedded systems software in aerospace or similarly rigorous industr.

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Hands‑on experience working with satellite flight hardware or spacecraft testb.

Requirements

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Strong proficiency in writing embedded software in C/C++ on real‑time operating systems (RTOS) or space‑focused software frameworks (e.g., cFS, F', TASTE).

• STE).Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best pract.

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Demonstrated experience with full‑system testing and software/hardware interface validatio.

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Proven experience implementing communication protocols and interfaces (e.g., CAN, RS‑, Ether.

• net).Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving sk.

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Strong written and verbal communication abilities and collaborative teamwork sk.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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