Staff Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• You are responsible for hands-on software development, accounting for at least 50% of your time depending on the domain and role
• You are responsible for leading the execution of complex initiatives that span multiple tasks, epics, technical stack layers, and teams
• You contribute to technical roadmaps and help shape their direction
• You are responsible for setting high standards for technical excellence and software quality
• You act as a central hub for technical communication between the software team and other teams such as systems engineering, mission operations, and AOCS, defining interfaces and ensuring end-to-end system integration across all work packages
• You lead and contribute to design reviews, code walkthroughs, and complex technical discussions
• You provide mentorship by training and giving day-to-day guidance to the software team

What you can expect

• You can expect an opportunity to shape the technical landscape of a modern satellite development company
• You can expect to work in a large software team of more than 20 highly skilled and dedicated software engineers
• You can expect to be part of the company’s software technical leadership, which is maintained by staff and senior engineers and operates through a consensus-based collaboration model rather than top-down directives
• You can expect to work on real satellite projects in both operational and development stages
• You can expect significant freedom to implement your technical vision and expertise with a high degree of ownership
• You can expect a flat hierarchy supported by flexible management and a network of experienced staff engineers

Further details apart from the job description as well as information about the company are available during the application process.

Your Benefits

• The possibilty to work remotely (2 days/week)
• 31 vacation days
• Workation
• A position of responsibility with a high degree of autonomy
• Assistance with relocation and finding housing

Your Profile

• Your background should include at least 8 years of professional experience in at least two of the following domains: space flight software, space payload software, embedded software, real-time mission-critical software, mission control software, software verification and validation, product assurance, RAMS, security, or development tools and infrastructure
• You are expected to have ownership of complex and challenging technical topics
• You are expected to have strong communication and collaboration skills
• You are expected to work independently while staying aligned with system architecture, team direction, and customer needs
• You are expected to have a strong focus on detail, quality, and testing
• You are expected to have experience working in regulated environments and with standards such as ECSS, DO-178, or IEC 61508
• Within your domain experience, you should have operated in roles such as technical lead, software architect, software systems engineer, or technical authority for a business-critical area

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