Software/Embedded Software Developer - Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

MaiaSpace; Fontainebleau; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MaiaSpace in La Défense, Paris area, seeks a Software/Embedded Software Developer for the EGSE line. You will design, implement, and test software in C on Linux, integrate with hardware, and contribute to Control Benches and EGSE products.

The role operates in a cross-functional Agile-MSAFE environment, requires a Bac+5 in Software/Electronics/Embedded, and willingness to travel to French Guiana for mission-critical activities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in C on Linux with MISRA-like standards.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software for EGSE or related domains.
• Willingness to travel to French Guiana for mission-critical activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain software EGSE units and control benches.
• Integrate new interfaces and industrial buses with hardware.
• Manage software configuration in Gitlab and ensure quality standards.

Skills

C programming

Linux

HMI interfaces

Ethernet

problem solving

travel readiness

AGILE-MSAFE

Education

Bac+5 Engineering in Software/Electronics/Embedded

Tools

Gitlab

Virtualisation/containers

RTOS

Job description

MaiaSpace is a European space tech company, designing, manufacturing and operating competitive and sustainable solutions for space mobility. We are driven by the belief that access to space is a major enabler for a better and more sustainable life on Earth, addressing the challenges faced by humanity: climate, resources, connectivity, and data. Our aim is to successfully design and test a cost-effective and reusable mini-launch vehicle by 2026.

Software/Embedded Software Developer - Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

This position is intended for a Software/Embedded software Engineer in the frame of the Control Command EGSE team within the Avionics Group of MaiaSpace. The role covers the Software development and testing for the family of Control Benches and EGSE products of MaiaSpace, in its several contexts of application.

This considers the following types of scenarios:

Definition and Development of Ground EGSE units for specific Launch System functions.

Software Integration and testing of EGSE units in development platform (HWIL/IronBird-like aviation).

Management of software product cycle of EGSE units, including updates and evolution.

Development of supporting software for EGSE products.

The position will also engage in day-to-day team activities and may also participate on other activities depending on its experience and field of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C language on Linux platforms compliant with software quality standards (e.g. power of ten, MISRA C, etc.).
• Design, implement, and optimize Software EGSE unit functions.
• Integration of new unit interfaces for dedicated functions, including industrial buses.
• Management of software configuration and repository (Gitlab).
• Validation of units in Control Bench family platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions with hardware components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software development and automation.
• Work within agile methodologies to ensure efficient and adaptive project management (AGILE-MSAFE).

General competences & abilities

• Proficiency in software/electrical/electronic engineering.
• Proficiency in C programming language.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with HMI (Human-Machine Interface) interfaces.
• Competence with electrical interfaces and communication networks (Ethernet).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to French Guiana as part of job requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with coding means and tools used in industrial automation (e.g., PLC programming, SCADA systems).
• Experience with Virtualisation and/or container platforms.
• Previous experience in industrial automation or related fields.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Understanding of network protocols and communication standards used in automation (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA).
• Experience with validation of industrial sites and/or satellite validation platforms (EGSE).

Other Attributes

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Qualification

• Engineering degree (Bac+5 or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Electronics engineering and Embedded systems.
• Other degrees may be considered depending on the candidate’s career path and relevant experience in industrial automation, EGSE or related domains.
• Profile with 2 to 7 years of experience.

Working at MaiaSpace

You will be joining a friendly multi-disciplinary team, comprised of multi-skilled people, following Agile and Scrum methodologies. This means that your role and responsibility may evolve over time with varied assignments and challenges depending on priorities and competences. Your work will be hands-on and in close contact with the final product. We are open-minded, transparent, pragmatic, result oriented and people centric. Teamwork is at the heart of how we work together, and our co-workers share the same fundamental values: respect, humility, reactivity and autonomy with a passion for technical excellence. Our offices are located in La Défense, Paris, with easy access to public transport.

Written and spoken communication are in French and English.