Principal Engineer, Test Systems Software

The Exploration Company • Germany

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AI Summary

Lead technical direction of Test Bench Control System software platform. Define architecture, write production-grade code, and manage team of five. Experience with Python, real-time data processing, and PLC integration required.

Key Highlights

Lead technical direction of Test Bench Control System software platform

Define and evolve platform architecture for test sequence authoring, PLC configuration deployment, and real-time data acquisition

Write production-grade code and own technical roadmap

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Key Responsibilities

Define and evolve the platform architecture

Write production-grade code across the full stack

Own the technical roadmap and drive major architectural decisions

Translate test requirements and operational needs into feature specifications

Build high-throughput data pipelines for real-time ingestion, processing, and visualization of high-rate sensor data

Design the full lifecycle for both operational sequences and configurable safety parameters

Architect for high reliability, observability, and operational robustness

Collaborate with Test Bench Engineers, Propulsion, and Systems Engineering to align software capabilities with campaign requirements

Lead a multidisciplinary team of five, setting engineering standards, guiding code reviews and design reviews, and balancing development velocity with quality

Technical Skills Required

Python Real-time data processing PLC integration

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range: €72.5K - €112.5K

Relocation assistance provided

Visa sponsorship available

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Nice to Have

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical domains

Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT or IEC 61131-3 programming

Knowledge of data acquisition hardware and software ecosystems

Experience with hardware interface protocols and device communication

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.We're looking for a hands-on Principal Engineer to lead the technical direction of our Test Bench Control System software platform. You will combine deep software engineering expertise with architectural ownership and product-level thinking to ensure our platform reliably supports integrated engine hot-fire testing — with an architecture that can extend to broader test and ground operations as the program matures.

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