Future Projects Flight Software Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• In your capacity as a Future Projects Flight Software Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
• Taking ownership of the software architecture, components, and interfaces
• Owning the requirements for the software sub-system
• Being responsible for implementation of the Flight software modules (Sub-system)
• Being responsible for writing clean unit tests
• Collaborating with other teams (e.g. Avionics, GNC, Propulsion) to ensure seamless integration of the software into the test framework
• Being responsible for integrated tests (with Hardware and Simulated)
• Actively participating in system-level tests and provide support for troubleshooting and resolving integration issues
• What we would love to see from you
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in developing software architectures for aerospace or similar complex systems.
• Proven experience in real-time distributed system design, implementation, and debugging, with a focus on timing constraints, synchronization, and deterministic behavior in safety-critical applications.
• Strong background in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HIL) and software in the loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with NASA cFS is considered advantageous.
• Understanding of Communication protocols such as: TCP/IP, UART, CAN Bus and serialization.
• Familiarity with debuggers (GDB, LLDB).
• Nice to have
• Knowledge of safety and real-time critical software and familiarity with RTOS
• Experience with RTEMS is considered advantageous
• 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.*