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.

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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 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