Software Engineer for Satellite Control Centres

WIA-Europe; Tres Cantos; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in the space sector is seeking a Software Engineer in Tres Cantos, Spain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++17/C++20 and Python3, along with strong software testing skills. You will contribute to high-impact operational systems, ensuring quality and reliability. The role offers a hybrid working model, personalized career development plans, and competitive compensation, along with additional perks like health insurance and relocation support.

Servicios

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Personalized career plan

Relocation package

Health and dental insurance

Wellbeing program

Formación

• Extensive experience in C++17/C++20 and Python3.
• Solid knowledge of software testing practices.
• Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the system.
• Collaborate closely with teammates through technical reviews.
• Ensure high quality and reliability of delivered solutions.

Conocimientos

C++17/C++20

Python3

Software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)

Linux environments

Backend development in complex distributed systems

Fluent English

Teamwork skills

Herramientas

Docker

Git

CI/CD and automation tools

Descripción del empleo

We are expanding our teams in the SPACE sector to take on projects related to Satellite Control Centers.

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WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

As part of our team, you will play an active role in the design, development, and evolution of software solutions that are essential to our client’s operational success. In addition, you will work on high-impact, mission‑critical systems within the space sector, contributing to solutions used in real operational environments.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Participating in architectural discussions and contributing to the evolution of the system.
• Collaborate closely with teammates through technical reviews and design sessions.
• Ensure the high quality and reliability of all delivered solutions.
• Support incident resolution, debugging, and improvement of existing functionalities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and development practices.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

For this position, we are looking for a Software Engineer with solid technical knowledge and a passion for backend development to join the team responsible for the satellite control center of one of Europe’s leading operators.

The following skills are required for this position:

• Extensive experience in C++17/C++20 and Python3.
• Solid knowledge of software testing (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end).
• Experience working with Linux environments.
• Interest and ability to work on backend development in complex distributed systems.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong teamwork skills and motivation for continuous improvement.

We will also value knowledge of:

• Additional languages used in our systems: Java, JavaScript (React, Node.js).
• Knowledge of Docker or containerization technologies.
• Interest or basic experience in frontend development.
• Experience with Git and modern branching/version control workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automation tools, and pipelines.
• Experience or interest in TDD.
• Understanding of hexagonal architecture, clean code, or other modern software design principles.

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. Do 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 financial health 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.