The Exploration Company

Lead Flight Software

Planegg, Germany

Full Time

3 days ago

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Job description

Here at The Exploration Company we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Lead Flight Software to help us in our mission by leading the software development of our spacecraft software.

Key Responsibilities

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

Lead the design, development, and testing of the flight software for the spacecraft and all related elements
Manage and oversee the software development team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
Collaborate with other teams and departments, such as avionics, GNC, and systems, to ensure seamless integration of the software with other systems
Develop and implement software development processes and best practices to ensure efficient and effective development
Ensure the software meets all safety, performance, and reliability requirements
Continuously evaluate and improve the software to meet changing mission needs and incorporate new technologies
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in software development for spacecraft and related systems.
Get your hands-dirty by contributing to the flight software code and tests
Promote and develop the skills and capabilities of your team members and support their development

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Lead Flight Software ideally, you will have the following:

Extensive experience in designing, developing, and testing flight software for spacecrafts or related systems
Strong leadership and management skills to lead a software development team and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with other teams and departments, such as avionics and systems, to ensure seamless integration of the software with other systems
Knowledge and experience in implementing software development processes and best practices to ensure efficient and effective development
Ability to ensure the software meets all safety, performance, and reliability requirements and continuously evaluate and improve the software to meet changing mission needs and incorporate new technologies
Up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in software development for spacecraft and related systems
Hands-on coding and testing skills to contribute to the flight software code and tests with C/C++
Ability to promote and develop the skills and capabilities of team members and support their development.

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.