4 months ago
Darmstadt, GermanySenior
Responsibilities
- Oversee requirements engineering, system analysis, software design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and operational support for space-industry ground-system applications.
- Own complex implementation tasks and technical solutions and lead simulator performance improvement activities such as callgrind analysis.
- Produce and maintain technical and project documentation, JIRA tracking, reporting, and audit materials.
- Deliver software and documentation according to agreed schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Support project planning, task allocation, resource follow-up, and coordination with the SIM Group Manager.
- Interface directly with customers and participate in Technical Progress Meetings.
- Mentor and support junior software engineers.
- Perform software-system studies, technology investigations, prototyping, technical proposal support, and customer support as project needs require.
Requirements
- University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, or equivalent qualifications supported by strong software engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of experience modelling satellite systems and subsystems.
- Hands-on experience with SIMULUS and other simulation frameworks.
- Experience with simulation standards such as SMP2 or ECSS-SMP.
- Strong C++ programming and object-oriented software development skills.
- Experience working in GNU/Linux environments.
- Experience with software development processes, lifecycles, and model-based software engineering using UML.
- Experience with unit testing such as CppUnit and system testing such as JavaScript-based testing frameworks.
- Additional experience with CORBA, XML, POSIX programming, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, software project support, and customer-facing technical roles is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards, quality assurance and product assurance activities, and European space agencies or space-industry partners is highly valued.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, strong organization and communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and willingness to mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- Full-time position based in Darmstadt, Germany, with an immediate start date.
- High-tech, international, and creative working environment in the aerospace and defense sector.
- Opportunities for personal development within a dedicated team with deep technical expertise.
- Social activities and sports facilities.
- Applicants must hold appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.