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Senior Software System Engineer
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
7-10 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
3d ago
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The Senior Software System Engineer will support certification activities for flight software on the Nyx program, focusing on verification & validation (V&V), software certification, and requirements tracing. This role involves collaborating with development teams, system engineering, and certification bodies to ensure flight software meets all functional, performance, and safety requirements.
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software System Engineer to support the certification activities of the flight software for the Nyx program.
You will work in a dedicated team focused on verification & validation (V&V), software certification, requirements tracing, test planning and system engineering interfacing.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with software development teams, systems engineering, subsystem owners, certification bodies, and safety authorities. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where cross-functional integration is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Own V&V and IV&V activities to ensure that flight software meets functional, performance, and safety requirements
Manage SW requirement definition and traceability, ensuring full traceability from system-level requirements to software implementation, test and verification artifacts
Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews
Interpret, tailor, and apply formal standards
Interface with internal Product Assurance
Collaborate daily with system engineers and software development teams to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
Develop and maintain software functional design baseline
Plan software testing of the integrated mission
Use your understanding of C/C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions
What we would love to see from you
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, or another related field.
7 to 10+ years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space-related systems, with a focus on integration of complex spacecraft and/or testing activities.
Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace)
Deep understanding of requirements management, V&V, test and certification processes
Strong technical background in software engineering, with practical experience in flight software frameworks and modern C++
Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools
Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills
Focus on detail, quality, and testing
Familiarity with agile and modern development practices
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?
Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Updated 3d ago
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The Exploration Company
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Growing team
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
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Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time