Software Engineer for Space Projects

GMV; Darmstadt; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Relocation package

Wellbeing program (health, dental, and

Free fruit and coffee

Descripción de la vacante

GMV in Darmstadt is expanding its mission control software team, building systems for space missions with ESA and EUMETSAT. You will translate space mission needs into robust, deployable software using C++ or Java in Unix/Linux environments.

You will collaborate with international teams, contribute to architecture across projects, and grow through our hybrid work model, relocation support, and ongoing training. Experience with SCOS, GitLab CI/CD, Eclipse RCP and UML is a plus.

Formación

• Strong experience in C++ and/or Java development.
• Hands-on Unix/Linux experience.
• Experience with bug analysis and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with SCOS-based Mission Control Systems.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze operational needs from space mission stakeholders into software requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain mission control software for space missions.
• Apply OO principles in a mission-critical software context.
• Collaborate with international teams and customers across projects.
• Keep updated on mission operations concepts and evolving architectures.

Conocimientos

C++ development

Java development

Unix/Linux

Bug debugging

SCOS-based MCS

GitLab CI/CD

DevOps practices

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Herramientas

Eclipse RCP

UML

Descripción del empleo

If you think your perfect workmate would be R2D2… Your place is here!

We are expanding our team responsible for the production of Mission Control Systems for space missions of customers like the European Space Agency and EUMETSAT.

We’ll get to the point; we’ll tell you what’s not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website.

What challenge will you be taking on?

In our team you will develop mission control systems for space missions of customers such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, contributing to reliable software solutions for satellite operations and space system control.

• Analyze operational needs from space mission stakeholders and translate them into clear, implementable software requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex mission control software systems used in operational space environments.
• Apply solid object-oriented programming principles, ideally using C++ or Java, in a mission-critical software context.
• Collaborate with international teams and customers to support different space missions and operational approaches.
• Continuously learn mission operations concepts and contribute to evolving system architectures across multiple projects.

What do we need in our team?

We are looking for experts in Software Engineering with background and interest in mission control systems for space missions.

• Strong experience in C++ and/or Java development.
• Hands-on experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience in software bug analysis, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with SCOS-based Mission Control Systems (MCS).
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional, international teams.

We will also value previous experience, and knowledge in:

• EGS-CC and/or Pulse Mission Control frameworks.
• Knowledge of Eclipse RCP-based development environments.
• Familiarity with UML for software design and system modeling.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. If you come from another country, we can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!
• In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at [e-mail].
• We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

What are you waiting for? JOIN US

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Konstantin Uhl, in charge of this vacancy.

Konstantin Uhl