Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

Software Development (Focus)

• Development of Embedded Software for satellite on-board systems (C/C++ or Rust)
• Implementation of robust communication stacks, protocols, and real-time mechanisms
• Participation in test, validation, and verification strategies for space software
• Integration of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, Static Analysis, automated testing)
• Support of reviews as well as participation in compliance documentation according to ECSS

Requirements Engineering & System Engineering (Supplementary)

• Derivation, structuring, and maintenance of selected software and system requirements
• Creation and updating of interface and operational requirements according to ECSS standards
• Collaboration with avionics, system, and software teams on architectural questions (e.g., data flows, communication paths, on-board protocols)

Your Qualifications

• Successfully completed technical degree
• Sound knowledge in Embedded Software development (C/C++ and/or Rust)
• Understanding of real-time systems, deterministic behavior, and resource-constrained environments
• Knowledge of common on-board communication standards (SpaceWire, CAN, Ethernet, serial protocols)
• Initial or in-depth experience in requirements engineering or Systems Engineering (e.g., DOORS, Polarion)
• Experience in regulated development environments (e.g., ECSS)
• Very good English skills (mandatory); German skills (Nice to have)
• Teamwork skills, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for spaceflight

Nice to haves

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (SysML, Capella, MBSE)
• Rust experience or interest in memory-safe systems languages
• Knowledge of LEON processors, Zynq, RISC-V, or other space SoCs
• Experience with Static Analysis, Fuzzing, or Property-Based Testing
• Contributions to technical guidelines or Open-Source projects