Title: Software Engineer  [J 2007]
Summary:

We are looking for a software engineer to develop software for control systems of satellite missions. This opportunity is also available to new graduates.

Main Content:

Responsibilities / Duties

  • Understanding of the requirements and the design of the control system for the given mission;
  • Develop the detailed design using UML;
  • Implement the software and perform unit testing;
  • Support integration and system testing;
  • Write and maintain software documentation;
  • Supporting maintenance of the on-board software.

 

Qualifications / Experience

  • A degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or equivalent;
  • Experience in general software development, software engineering.

 

Essential Skills

  • Software design with UML;
  • Software implementation with C++ and Java;
  • Source Code Control System (e.g. CVS);
  • Software development for the LINUX Platform;
  • Advanced user-level knowledge of the LINUX operating system;
  • Good command of the English language.

                                       

Desirable Skills

  • Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA);
  • CppUnit and JUnit;
  • Experience in space industry.

 

Qualities

  • Team player;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Further Details

All roles within VEGA Space are advertised for a minimum of one month to ensure maximum visibility to potential candidates. However, if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

Benefits           

Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate

 

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

 

 

 

Worldwide Locations:

Darmstadt, Germany

Closing Date: 28 February 2012