Software Engineer C / C++ (m/f/x) Space

SII Germany; Friedrichshafen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Modern setup

Supportive culture

Individual development

Financial extras

Health & balance

Job summary

SII Germany in Friedrichshafen seeks a Software Engineer C / C++ (m/f/x) Space to develop high-performance navigation software for space applications, applying C/C++ skills in a safety-critical environment. You will contribute to software architecture, automated tests, and CI/CD with GitLab, ensuring ECSS standards are met, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent internal position offers a challenging engineering environment, modern tooling, and opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of C and C++ programming.
• Experience with Git and GitLab for version control and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of automated software testing.
• Familiarity with Linux environments for software development.
• Understanding of software architecture principles.
• Ability to debug complex software systems and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Development of navigation software using C and C++.
• Implementation of navigation functions, including position calculation and filtering algorithms.
• Design and maintenance of the software architecture for navigation systems.
• Development and execution of automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Support of CI/CD processes using GitLab.
• Software debugging and error analysis within the navigation software.
• Code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
• Ensuring compliance with ECSS standards throughout the software development process.

Skills

C/C++ programming

GitLab

Automated testing

Linux environments

Software architecture

Debugging

Tools

GitLab

Job description

In today’s dynamic environment of technological change, intelligent IT, software and system solutions are of central importance – particularly in complex, safety-critical and highly regulated technology sectors such as Automotive, Defence and Aerospace.

We combine proven expertise in avionics, system integration, verification and qualification, as well as the testing of complex safety-critical systems. This enables us to develop reliable, certification-ready solutions for civil and military helicopter programs, where technical precision, structured processes and the highest quality standards are at the heart of everything we do.

Would you like to work on technologies that combine precision, reliability and innovation? In this position, you will develop high-performance software solutions in C++ for modern navigation systems and make a key contribution to implementing demanding technical requirements. You can look forward to an exciting development environment where you can apply your expertise and actively contribute to shaping future-oriented systems.

Join our team now in a permanent internal position as Software Engineer C / C++ (m/f/x) Space, based in Friedrichshafen, with the following responsibilities:

• Development of navigation software using C and C++
• Implementation of navigation functions, including position calculation and filtering algorithms
• Design and maintenance of the software architecture for navigation systems
• Development and execution of automated tests to ensure software quality
• Support of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment processes using GitLab
• Software debugging and error analysis within the navigation software
• Conducting code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices
• Ensuring compliance with ECSS standards throughout the software development process

Profile

• Very good knowledge of C and C++ programming
• Experience with Git and GitLab for version control and CI/CD
• Knowledge of automated software testing
• Familiarity with Linux environments for software development
• Understanding of software architecture principles
• Ability to debug complex software systems and troubleshoot issues

Your Benefits – a true Great Place To Work®

• Flexible working: 30 days of vacation & flexible working hours – for a better work-life balance
• Modern setup: Cloud-based working with Microsoft 365 for efficient and collaborative work
• A culture that supports you: Open communication, clear responsibilities and trust at every level
• Individual development: Supporting your strengths – both personally and professionally
• Financial extras: Contributions towards company pension schemes, childcare & mobility (Deutschland-Ticket)
• Health & balance: Hansefit sports partnership & JobRad bike leasing