Ground Segment Software Architect

KDC; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Luton is seeking a Ground Segment Software Architect to design software-based systems and support development projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and around 10 years of experience in software development. The role includes responsibilities for software design, proposal writing, and hands-on development. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Generous holiday allowance

Training plan

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of commercial experience in software development, preferably in the space industry.

Responsibilities

• Design of software-based Ground Segment Systems.
• Develop solutions using state-of-the-art software architectures.
• Plan and execute Integration and Test campaigns.
• Produce technical documents and development plans.
• Prepare proposals to win new work.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Software system design using modern architectures

Configuration management (Git source code control)

Agile software development methodology

Linux development

Resource Oriented Architecture Development (REST)

Continuous integration / deployment environments (Jenkins)

Virtualization / cloud based computing

Containers and Orchestration (Docker / Kubernetes)

DevOps

Education

University Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Ground Segment Software Architect

We are looking for a Software Architect to support our clients pivotal project work over the coming months and years, as well as offering the chance to support with bid and proposal writing to shape future projects. Our client is part of a company containing over 2500 people working in the growing field of Space Systems and operations and Geo-Information.

Responsibilities

Software Architect :

• SoftwareDesign Authority - responsible for the design of software based Ground Segment Systems, potentially including;Monitoring and Control Segment SystemsMission SystemsUser Segment SystemsEarth Observation Data Management Systems
• Design and develop solutions utilising state of the art software architectures and techniques
• Plan and execute Integration and Test campaigns
• Production of documents (technical and also development plans)
• Preparation and participation in technical reviews

Preparation of proposals to win new work including :

• Understanding of the technical requirements and the context within the overall project scope.
• Specification of the solution, trading off alternatives
• Writing clear, concise, technical proposals to express the solution and its benefits to the client

Software Development :

• As required,the role can require hands‑on software development support to projects ( coding of critical areas, code review, prototyping / validating approaches & frameworks to be adopted).

Qualifications & Experience

• University Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline with software modules.
• Around 10 years commercial experience of software development, preferably in the space industry but not essential

Essential Skills

• Requirements analysis
• Software system design using modern architectures
• Configuration management (Git source code control)
• Agile software development methodology
• Linux development
• Resource Oriented Architecture Development (REST)
• Continuous integration / deployment environments ( Jenkins)
• Virtualisation / cloud based computing
• Containers and Orchestration ( Docker / Kubernetes)
• DevOps

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Ground Segment Systems
• Machine learning and AI
• Knowledge of OGC Standards ( WPS, WMS, WFS, WCS)
• User Identification, Authentication and Authorisation ( SAML, OAUTH, OIDC)
• Big Data Processing & Frameworks ( Hadoop)
• Big Data Databases ( HDFS, other non-SQL)
• Windows development
• Scripting ( shell, perl, python)

Qualities

• Self-starter
• Strong written and oral communication
• Team player, open and keen to contribute
• Conscientious, hard working
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive Package covering salary, generous holiday allowance, training plan and more

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU, or UK (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.