Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer

Department: Engineering

Location: Munich, Germany

Compensation: €72.5K – €100K

Employment Type: FullTime

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.

To support this ambitious goal, we are seeking a Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer to join our Electrical Functional Test Team in Munich. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and integration of automated test software applications used to validate electronics at various levels — from individual boards to full subsystems — across our verification and validation campaigns.

You will play a key role in shaping the test automation framework used on our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms, working in close collaboration with electrical, avionics, and system engineers.

Key Responsibilities

In your role as Senior Test Application HW/SW Developer , you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation software for board-level, equipment-level, and subsystem-level testing

• Define and implement hardware and software architectures tailored to specific test scenarios and HiL environments

• Develop LabVIEW-based applications, for both desktop and real-time platforms (e.g., PXI, cRIO)

• Integrate and configure NI VeriStand as part of real-time test setups

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software into functional test platforms

• Support test execution, data acquisition, logging, and automated reporting

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture specifications, code documentation, and user guides

• Provide support for debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of test platforms

You and your team will be in charge of:

• Developing a robust and scalable test software framework supporting reuse and modularity across projects

• Implementing real-time data handling and I/O configuration through NI hardware and LabVIEW RT

• Defining test automation workflows using NI TestStand and integrating them into the system test process

• Coordinating closely with electrical and system engineers to ensure requirements traceability and test coverage

• Contributing to the continuous evolution of our HiL infrastructure, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability

• Ensuring all solutions meet space-grade quality and safety standards, aligned with project requirements

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Proficiency in LabVIEW, including desktop and real-time application development

• Hands-on experience with NI VeriStand in real-time test environments

• Familiarity with NI TestStand for test automation and execution management

• Solid understanding of test platform architectures, hardware/software integration, and real-time systems

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with a structured and methodical approach

• Experience working with LabVIEW FPGA is appreciated

• Ability to write and integrate Python scripts to extend test workflows or support automation tasks

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, drive initiatives, and deliver in a high-paced environment

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.


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.