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Principal Flight Software Engineer

Munich, Germany

$175k-$250k / yearest.

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🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead a team building the flight software stack for Nyx, a modular reusable space vehicle. You'll drive architectural decisions and enforce rigorous testing standards for high-reliability spacecraft software. Your work directly influences mission success.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor a team of flight software engineers.
  • Own technical roadmap and architecture for flight software.
  • Set standards for code quality, test coverage, and robustness.
  • Drive development in C++17+ and Python for real-time systems.

📋 Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) and Python.
  • Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software.
  • Demonstrated ability to own complex technical problems and drive resolution.
  • Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of safety-critical software and RTOS.
  • Experience with communication protocols: TCP/IP, UART, CAN Bus.
  • Background in orbital mechanics or space mission lifecycle.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🚀 Agile environment with fast decision-making.
  • 🤝 Open and collaborative culture with transparency.
  • 🎉 Fun and purpose democratizing space exploration.
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