Space mission software engineer

GMV; Tres Cantos; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation package

Wellbeing program

Flexible hours

Job summary

GMV in Madrid is expanding its Aerospace software team to work on space mission software projects within the Flight Segment & Robotics Business Unit.

The role involves analyzing and defining algorithms to simulate payload behaviour, developing and unit testing in C++ and Python, and integrating algorithms into a single framework. You will be part of an international, multidisciplinary team with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong software programming and implementation skills; space mission interest is a plus.
• Experience with C++ and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define algorithms to simulate payload behaviour using C++ and/or Python.
• Integrate and orchestrate algorithms into a single application; review technical documentation.
• Perform system-level testing, report results, and support CI/CD tooling (Git, Docker).

Skills

C++

Python

GitLab

Docker

Matlab

Tools

GitLab

Docker

MATLAB

Job description

If you think your perfect workmate would be R2D2... Your place is here!
We are expanding our teams in the Aerospace sector to contribute to Space Mission Software projects within the Engineering Studies Section, part of the Flight Segment & Robotics Business Unit.

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?

• As part of our international and multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the analysis and definition of algorithms to simulate the behaviour of different payloads, as well as in their development and unit testing using C++ and/or Python.
• You will also contribute to the implementation of new functionalities within the simulation framework and to the integration and orchestration of different algorithms into a single integrated application, as well as be responsible for the analysing technical documentation related to the instruments onboard space missions, with the aim of understanding and modelling their behaviour.
• You will perform system-level testing to verify the correct operation of the solution, report validation results, and identify and correct any errors or issues detected during the testing process and support the maintenance and evolution of the software infrastructure, working with tools and technologies such as Continuous Integration, Git, Docker, and related development and deployment tools.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

• We are looking for professionals with strong software programming and implementation skills, preferably with a background in or interest in Space Missions; background in physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field. Programming in C++ and working experience with GitLab.
• Experience with Earth Observation payloads, Docker, Python, Matlab and in technical coordination, team leadership, and project management support, is also a nice to have.

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!

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