Flight Software Engineer

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. 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. *Applications at all seniority levels are considered. 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) Contribute to a high-fidelity spacecraft simulator and collaborate with the GNC team Responsible for Integrated tests What we would love to see from you Strong C++ skills (C++14 and above) C / Embedded C experience Strong Python skills Familiarity with debuggers (GDB, LLDB) Good understanding of math & physics Focus on detail, quality, and testing Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems Nice to have Knowledge of safety critical and real-time critical software and familiarity with RTOS Good understanding of communication protocols such as: TCP/IP, UART, CAN Bus and serialization Experience with automotive or flight software frameworks Experience with industry standards such as AUTOSAR, ECSS, DO-178 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.

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