
About The Exploration Company
Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Planegg, Germany with a global vision
- Developing the Themis reusable space vehicle
- Team size of 51-250 dedicated to space innovation
- Focus on sustainability in space exploration
The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work. The company also offers generous PTO ...
🌟 Culture
The Exploration Company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility in space exploration. Their en...
Overview
The Exploration Company is hiring an In-Orbit Services Flight Software System Engineer to develop and manage flight software for their Nyx orbital vehicle. You'll work with C, C++, and Linux in Bordeaux, France.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an experienced Flight Software Engineer with a strong background in software development for aerospace applications. You have expertise in C and C++, and you are comfortable working in a Linux environment. Your experience includes defining functional breakdowns and managing technical baselines to ensure project requirements are met. You are skilled in developing both low-level software, such as operating systems and system drivers, as well as high-level applications and control algorithms. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals.
You have a solid understanding of avionics and hardware interfaces, allowing you to effectively manage requirements and ensure seamless integration between software and hardware components. Your analytical skills enable you to perform technical trade-offs and budget calculations, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope. You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards in your work.
What you'll do
In your role as an In-Orbit Services Flight Software System Engineer, you will take ownership of work packages related to flight software development. You will define high-level requirements and manage the technical baselines to ensure that the design meets project needs. You will collaborate with the In-Orbit Services team to develop software architectures and conceptual designs, performing necessary trade-offs to optimize performance.
Your responsibilities will include developing low-level software components, such as operating systems and communication protocols, as well as high-level applications and control algorithms. You will create implementation, verification, and validation plans to ensure the software meets all requirements. You will also be responsible for managing interfaces and requirements towards avionics and other hardware sections, ensuring that all components work together seamlessly.
What we offer
The Exploration Company offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to innovative projects in the aerospace sector. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is shaping the future of space exploration. We provide relocation assistance for those willing to move to Bordeaux, including visa sponsorship where applicable. Join us in our mission to develop modular and reusable space vehicles that will revolutionize space travel.
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