Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today
About the role
Working across the full mission lifecycle, the Flight Software Team designs, implements, and tests software for both onboard and ground systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability across Open Cosmos' growing satellite fleet. You'll take ownership of software design from concept to flight, defining architectures, implementing and verifying embedded code, and leading reviews to ensure compliance with space standards.
What you'll do
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of flight software for new satellite platforms and missions.
- Define software interfaces, patterns, and frameworks for onboard and ground systems using Rust, C, and C++.
- Oversee system-level integration and testing of flight software across multiple missions.
- Implement and review mission-critical features such as fault tolerance, safe modes, and autonomous recovery.
- Mentor junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding standards, version control, CI/CD, and documentation.
- Drive design and code reviews, ensuring compliance with ECSS, DO-178C, and Open Cosmos software assurance standards.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and operations teams to optimise performance and ensure mission readiness.
What you'll bring
- Deep expertise in Rust, with proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with space protocols (CCSDS, telemetry/telecommand).
- Strong grasp of software assurance, fault detection, and recovery design.
- Experience with CI/CD, testing automation, and configuration management.
- A structured yet creative approach, balancing precision with problem-solving.
Location
You can be based in Harwell (UK), Barcelona (Spain) or Athens (Greece). You must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.