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.
Join us as a Senior Software Engineer - Ground Segment, where you’ll develop mission-critical software that powers our integrated testing and mission operations. You will primarily work on our Mission Control Software and build auxiliary tools to support our Flight Controllers.
Key Responsibilities
In your capacity as a Senior Software Engineer - Ground Segment you will:
Develop responsive and robust Ground Segment software solutions
Own and deliver the entire software development lifecycle
Build software that scales effectively with TEC's expanding mission
Partner with engineering, testing, and operations teams to understand and meet needs
Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code
Ensure reliability through rigorous automated and manual testing
Mentor less experienced team members and support end-users
What we would love to see from you
The ideal candidate will have:
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language like C#, Java, or similar
Experience with relational and/or time-series databases like PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, or similar
Track-record of working with event-streaming technologies like Apache Kafka
Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN
Familiarity with test automation frameworks
Experience with (soft) real-time data processing
Solid understanding of software design patterns and best practices
Hands-on experience with agile software development methodologies
Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
High attention to detail with an ability to balance quality & speed
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bonus qualifications:
Experience with public cloud providers such as AWS or Azure
Front-end experience in React, Vue, or similar frameworks
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Space industry experience
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?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
