Flight Software Engineer

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

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.

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)

• Responsible for Integrated tests (With Hardware and Simulated)

What we would love to see from you

• Strong C and C++ skills (C++ 17)

• Unit testing

• Working knowledge of Python

• 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)

• No fear of oscilloscopes

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.