We are currently assisting our client, a global technology and engineering group, look for a Space Software Engineer to complement the existing team. He/shewill be working in a team developing software for satellite missions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full software lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and on-orbit operations, for both the flight software onboard the satellite and the ground software used for command and control.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test embedded software for the satellite’s on-board computer (OBC) using C/C++ or other appropriate languages.
- Design, develop, and test ground station software front end GUIs, backend services, and databases, using C# or other appropriate languages,
- Integrate ground software with existing mission control systems.
- Implement and integrate software modules for various subsystems, including:
- Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)
- Communication System (COMMS)
- Power System (EPS)
- Payload Data Handling
- Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests.
- Conduct on-orbit software testing and updates.
- Adhere to coding standards and best practices.
- Optimize software for resource-constrained environments (memory, processing power).
- Participate in pre-launch testing and simulations.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for flight and ground software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C/C++/C# programming.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) is highly desirable.
- Experience with API design and development.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.
- Adept with tooling such as GIT and CI/CD.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Interest in space exploration and satellite technology.