Senior Software Engineer

Rocket Lab; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge satellite communications company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain Flight Dynamics software within a dynamic team. This role will focus on building cloud-based systems and enhancing Flight Dynamics capabilities, requiring significant experience in software development and cloud technologies. Join us to help revolutionize satellite operations and make a significant impact in the field of space technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cloud-based systems development.
• Proficient in Python and/or Java.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Flight Dynamics software at the OneWeb Satellite Operations Center.
• Drive architecture and maintenance of cloud-based Flight Dynamics Systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Fleet Management issues in a critical operational environment.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud-based systems

Automation

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

AWS

FastAPI

Django

Job description

Connect with Eutelsat Group

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Who You Are:

You’re passionate about satellite communications and are excited to be a self-starter who enjoys juggling the various facets of satellite operations. You’re agile and love the nitty gritty. You read, learn, examine, and are full of ideas. You’re sparked by a fast pace and new challenges. You want to make a real difference in the world by revolutionizing technology in Space.

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Software Engineer reports to the Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics Engineering Manager and works with the Flight Dynamics team to develop and maintain the Flight Dynamics software at the OneWeb Satellite Operations Center (SOC) to meet current and future operational needs. This role is integral to the development and improvement of all Flight Dynamics System (FDS) domains in the SOC. Responsibilities include supporting system architecture, software prototyping and development, integration and validation, as well as providing operational engineering support to in-orbit operations and mission analysis. Familiarity with cloud-based software architecture and automation orchestration is required. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision in an agile-based team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive the architecture, development and maintenance of a cloud-based Flight Dynamics System (FDS) in charge of complex functions of a LEO Constellation such as orbit determination and prediction, maneuver and attitude optimisation and planning, conjunction assessment, among others.

• Support planning, development and readiness of the FDS for all phases of spacecraft lifetime; to launch to mission to de-orbit.

• Proactively identify and lead the delivery of solutions to replace repetitive tasks with robust and event-driven automation and orchestration.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Fleet Management and FDS problems in a critical operational environment.

• Be an integral part of the business-wide software engineering centre of excellence and ensure best practices across the FDS technical stack.

• Mentor and guide a talented team of software engineers actively cultivating a culture of excellence in software engineering practices.

• Occasional on-call support rotation such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Flight Dynamics Operations Team on a 24/7 basis.

What it Takes:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience related to development of complex cloud-based systems (AWS preferred).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience and proficiency in Python and/or Java.

• Advanced working level knowledge and experience in building and configuring highly automated cloud-based systems in a microservices-based architecture.

• Experience with FastAPI, Litestar, Django or other web frameworks.

• Advanced working level knowledge and experience in relational and non-relational databases.

• Experience working with multiple small and medium sized project-based teams, in an iterative, collaborative and agile manner.

• Some mentoring experience or experience leading a small team.

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a Computer, Math, Physics or Engineering related field.

What We’d Love:

• Experience in operations and mission critical systems.

• Experience related to Flight Dynamics Systems

• Experience with ground segment Integration and Validation

Where You’ll Be: Satellite Operations Center in London, UK.

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