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Join the European Space Agency (ESA), a space exploration pioneer contributing to groundbreaking missions, as a Flight Software Engineer.
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
Work with the European Space Agency (ESA), an organization contributing to the success of high-profile space missions and offering an exciting and inclusive working environment.
Role Summary
- Participation in the specification, design, development, verification and validation of real-time embedded software for ESA spacecrafts.
- Support ESA programs from the definition phase to launch, potentially contributing to projects like the Lunar Gateway station.
- Define and implement Research & Development activities.
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, telecommunications or a related field.
- Considerable experience in real-time embedded software, including LEON SPARC processors, ARM, RISC-V, and multicore platforms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the software development life cycle, including requirements engineering, design, coding, verification and validation.
Application Process Details
- Candidates must be eligible to access information, technology and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
- Candidates should be able to acquire security clearance by their national security administrations.
- Selection tests may be administered during the recruitment process.
- Successful candidates will undergo basic screening by an external background screening service, in line with the ESA's security procedures.
We are looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join our team at the European Space Agency (ESA). ESA is an exciting organisation that has contributed to the success of missions such as Rosetta, Galileo, Juice, Hera, and many others. We are committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.
The Role: You will participate in the specification, design, development, verification and validation of real-time embedded software on board ESA spacecraft. You will support one or more ESA programmes, from the definition phase up to launch, by monitoring relevant industrial activities. This may include support to one of ESA’s contributions to the Lunar Gateway station to orbit the Moon, the International Habitation module (I-Hab). You will also define and implement R&D activities.
Job Requirements: A master’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, telecommunications or a related discipline is required for this post. Strong experience in real-time embedded software, for example LEON SPARC processors, ARM, RISC-V, and multicore platforms, such as IMA/TSP and RTOS is essential. Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements engineering, design, coding, verification and validation, functional validations at system level, support to operations and agile methodology is required.
Benefits: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Application Details: Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
