Senior Flight Software Engineer
$80,000–$100,000 year
On-site · Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Join The Exploration Company as a Senior Flight Software Engineer, responsible for developing core flight software modules for spacecraft control, telemetry, and communications. The role requires strong proficiency in modern C++ and Python, along with experience in real-time systems and embedded development. You will design and implement mission-critical systems, build automated testing frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful mission integration. Familiarity with software testing methodologies, simulation tools, and CI/CD systems is essential.
Required Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) and Python
- Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to resolution
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills
- Good understanding of math & physics
- Focus on detail, quality, and testing
- Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of safety critical and real-time critical software and familiarity with RTOS
- Good understanding of communication protocols such as: TCP/IP, UART, CAN Bus and serialization
- Experience with automotive or flight software frameworks
- Background in orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, or space mission lifecycle
- Experience with industry standards such as AUTOSAR, ECSS, DO-178
Additional Requirements
- 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.
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