Flight Software Engineer

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

We want you as a talented Flight Software Engineer to help us in our mission by developing and testing critical software responsible for the operation of the Nyx spacecraft.

*Applications at all seniority levels are considered.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Flight Software Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Own the requirements for a specific sub-system

• Responsible for implementation of Flight software modules (Sub-system)

• Responsible for writing clean unit tests

• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Avionics, Propulsion)

• Contribute to a high-fidelity spacecraft simulator and collaborate with the GNC team

• Responsible for Integrated tests

What we would love to see from you

• Strong C++ skills (C++14 and above)

• C / Embedded C experience

• Strong Python skills

• Familiarity with debuggers (GDB, LLDB)

• Good understanding of math & physics

• Focus on detail, quality, and testing

• Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems

Nice to have

• 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

• Experience with industry standards such as AUTOSAR, ECSS, DO-178

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  

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