Future Systems Flight Software Senior Engineer

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.

We are seeking an experienced Flight Software Senior Engineer to lead the development of the embedded, critical software running aboard our future fleet of spacecraft. You will be part of the In-Orbit Services team within the Future Systems Department, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In your capacity as Flight Software Senior Engineer, you will be in charge of defining and implementing the flight software for servicing spacecraft. You will coordinate tightly with the Nyx Flight Software team to develop synergies. Your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include:

• Take ownership of work packages or full future projects related to Flight Software:
• Define functional breakdowns, high level requirements and their associated flow-down and manage / maintain the technical baselines to ensure that the design answers the needs of the respective project
• Manage interfaces and requirements towards Avionics and other hardware sections
• Provide software architectures and conceptual designs, perform technical trade-offs, budget and performance calculations
• Develop elements of low-level software (operating systems, system drivers, communication protocols etc) and high-level software (applications, control algorithms etc)
• Provide development logic, implementation, verification and validation plans
• Ensure the delivery on time, on quality and on cost of the work packages in your responsibility
• In coordination with the Bid Manager, elaborate the technical and programmatic parts for Flight Software related work packages to submit winning proposals for new future projects

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Alternatively, five years of professional work in a related area.
• Proven experience in developing software architectures for aerospace or similar complex systems.
• Proven experience in real-time distributed system design, implementation, and debugging, with a focus on timing constraints, synchronization, and deterministic behaviour in safety-critical applications.
• Strong background in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HIL) and software in the loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

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.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.