Embedded Software Engineer Space applications

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer specialized in space applications to help set up a new workshop. You will develop software for a real onboard computer using C and Rust, aligned with ECSS and ISO 9001 practices.

You will implement PUS 1 and PUS 17, write Python test tools, integrate onto target hardware, and validate with real equipment and simulations. Professional English is required; French nationality is required due to restricted-access projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong command of C programming.
• Experience with Rust is highly valued.
• Strong Python skills for automation and testing.
• Experience with embedded microprocessors/MCUs.
• Experience with cross-compilation and integration on real targets.
• Knowledge of CCSDS/ECSS/PUS standards is a plus.
• Professional-level English; French nationality is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze interfaces and constraints of the onboard computer.
• Define software architecture for the project.
• Implement PUS 1 and PUS 17 services.
• Develop functions in C and/or Rust as defined by the workshop.
• Create test tools and scripts in Python.
• Integrate software onto the target computer and perform first functional tests on hardware.
• Diagnose and fix issues quickly.
• Work as one of the first users of the new development workshop.

Skills

Strong C expertise

Rust experience

Python automation

Git & workflows

Embedded systems

English proficiency

Education

Engineering or university degree in computer science / electronics

Tools

Cross-compilation toolchains

RTOS / bare-metal

Git

Job description

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

As part of setting up a new embedded space software development workshop, we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer specialized in space applications.

Their main mission will be to develop a first representative embedded software, intended to run on a real onboard computer, by applying the methods, tools, and development, test, and validation rules defined in the new workshop.

This first piece of software will notablyinvolve implementing the PUS 1 – Telecommand Verification Serviceand PUS 17 – Test Serviceservices, in line with the requirements and profiles applicable to the project.

The candidate must therefore be able to develop functional software quickly, while working from the outset within a framework compatible with ECSS and ISO 9001 practices, as well as the quality rules defined by the company.

Job Description

• Development:

  • Analyze the interfaces and constraints of the available onboard computer.

  • Define the necessary software architecture.

  • Implement the PUS 1 and PUS 17 services.

  • Develop functions in C and/or Rust, according to the architecture and rules defined by the workshop.

  • Develop test tools and scripts in Python.

  • Integrate the software onto the target computer.

  • Carry out the first functional tests on the actual hardware.

  • Quickly diagnose and fix issues encountered.

• Working within the new workshop: The candidate will be one of the first operational users of the innovative development workshop.

• Good knowledge of the CCSDS / ECSS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS)ecosystem is important for this role.

• Hands-on experience with PUS 1 and/or PUS 17would obviously be a major advantage.

• Validation on real equipment and simulation

• AI and accelerated development: however, the software produced must remain fully under the engineer's control.

Requirements

• Engineering or university degree in computer science, electronics, embedded systems, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development; I would personally be more flexible on seniority for this role than for the other two positions.

• Very strong command of C.

• Experience with Rust strongly appreciated.

• Very strong command of Python for automation and testing.

• Experience developing on microprocessors / microcontrollers / embedded computers.

• Experience with cross-compilation and integration on real targets.

• Good knowledge of Git and modern software development practices.

• Experience with test automation.

• Understanding of software/hardware validation challenges.

• Knowledge of CCSDS / ECSS / PUS strongly appreciated.

• Experience with embedded space software is a significant advantage.

• Professional-level English.

• French nationality is required due to restricted-access projects.

Highly valued

• PUS experience, especially PUS 1 / PUS 17.

• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments.

• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop / Hardware-in-the-Loop environments.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

• Competitive salary and benefits.