Hybrid Spaceflight Software Validation Engineer

Holt Executive; Wytham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flight software team in the UK is seeking a Validation & Verification Engineer to ensure reliability and safety in satellite missions. You will validate flight software, design test cases, and collaborate across subsystems. The ideal candidate has expertise in real-time embedded software, programming in Python, and background in space software verification. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities to work on pioneering space technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Relocation support and visa sponsorship

Modern workspace

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and automating test cases for embedded software.
• Familiar with Git and modern software development workflows.
• Background in space software verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Validate and verify flight software for satellite missions.
• Review technical specifications and requirements.
• Design and implement test cases and automation.

Skills

Real-time embedded software expertise

Proficient in Python programming

Experience with software validation facilities

Knowledge of ECSS standards

Understanding of communication protocols

Strong understanding of SDLC

Job description

A leading flight software team in the UK is seeking a Validation & Verification Engineer to ensure reliability and safety in satellite missions. You will validate flight software, design test cases, and collaborate across subsystems. The ideal candidate has expertise in real-time embedded software, programming in Python, and background in space software verification. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities to work on pioneering space technology.