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Autonomous Spacecraft Flight Software Lead

Methodfi

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A pioneering space technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and implement the flight-software for satellites. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++ or Rust and experience with embedded systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing the software stack and ensuring smooth operations from code review to orbit deployment. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Equity in the company
Private health insurance
Annual health check-ups
Hybrid work model

Qualifications

  • Proven experience of writing software for previously flown spacecrafts.
  • Experience building production embedded or real-time systems in C/C++ or Rust.
  • Strong understanding of standardized space communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with ECSS and NASA flight software development tools.
  • Experience integrating code through unit tests and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test real-time software on RTOS or Embedded Linux.
  • Define and implement software interfaces and middleware for subsystems.
  • Ship code from review to orbit using CI/CD.
  • Build prototypes and analyze telemetry to validate designs.
  • Develop FDIR logic for fault recovery without ground intervention.
  • Implement end-to-end commanding and telemetry pipelines.

Skills

C/C++ programming
Rust programming
Embedded Linux
Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
CCSDS protocols
System integration
Job description
A pioneering space technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and implement the flight-software for satellites. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++ or Rust and experience with embedded systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing the software stack and ensuring smooth operations from code review to orbit deployment. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package with a hybrid work model.
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