Software Design Engineer

Redwire Space NV; Kruibeke; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Redwire Space NV in Belgium is seeking a Software Design Engineer to develop embedded software for satellite equipment and scientific instruments. You will work closely with Electronic Engineers and Software Architects, ensuring code quality and documentation.

This role offers the chance to contribute to mission-critical space projects, work in a flexible environment, and grow towards senior or team lead positions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, or similar experience.
• Experience with ESA practices & software standards ECSS‑E‑40/Q‑80.
• Working knowledge of (micro) electronics is a must.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python.
• Fluency in English required.
• Proactive and creative team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for satellite equipment and scientific instruments.
• Design software according to project requirements.
• Verify design through simulations and hardware tests.
• Document code to ensure traceability and quality.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in software engineering or computer science

Job description

Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end‑to‑end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.

Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us! Whether it’s working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. At Redwire, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life‑work balance.

Job Description

As a Software Design Engineer you will be responsible for the embedded software development within the framework of a satellite equipment or a scientific instrument. You will start by designing the software and the code according to the requirements and specifications of the project. This should be done in close cooperation with Electronic Engineers, the Software Architect, and your fellow Software Design Engineers. Documentation of your code (in‑line and in separate reports) is crucial for ensuring traceability and quality.

You will ensure that the flight software code adheres to MISRA coding rules and that the proper performance is met on all cases by means of unit, integration, and validation tests. You will be responsible for verifying your design in a simulation environment (assisted by Continuous Integration tools) as well as on the actual hardware.

Finally, you will participate in the equipment/instrument level functional and performance test campaigns before handing over the developed software (including proper documentation) to the client (internal/external).

Desired skills, experience, and knowledge

• Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or similar by experience.
• Experience with ESA practices & software standards ECSS‑E‑40/Q‑80, hands‑on design, development and testing, and embedded computer platforms is an asset.
• Working knowledge of (micro) electronics is an absolute must.
• Familiar with C and/or C++ and Python.
• Fluency in English.
• Proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and result‑oriented team player with strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Natural problem‑solver who is not afraid of getting involved when needed.

Requirements

• Police/criminal record check not more than six months old.
• Approved by ITAR regulations.
• Upload to the greenhouse portal.
• Apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.

Disclaimer

Our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.

Offer

• Work in a well‑known and established space company offering flexibility, work‑life balance, and an open and friendly working environment; the opportunity to develop software operating on satellite hardware orbiting Earth.
• Possibility of working for space instruments (including application software used by astronauts) or space robotics equipment.
• Potential growth towards senior/principal embedded software design engineer or embedded software architect (technical expertise) or team lead (technical management).