Space Onboard Software Engineer: Real-Time C++ & HIL/CI-CD

Sopra Steria; Norton Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS GROUP, in collaboration with HE Space and Sopra Steria, seeks a Software and Modelling Engineer for space projects in Stevenage, UK. The role focuses on designing and delivering on-board software for ESA Vigil, with CI/CD and rigorous verification in a modern environment.

The position requires 4 days onsite per week (1 day remote), strong C++ and Linux skills, and experience in HIL and space-grade standards. English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain on-board software in C++.
• Develop software models and simulation environments.
• Support HIL design, integration and testing.
• Debug real-time software in Linux environments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Design multi-process and multi-threaded software.
• Execute software verification activities including unit tests.
• Apply OOAD and design patterns in software development.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

HIL

CI/CD

Multithreading

OOAD/UML

SDLC

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SpaceWire

MIL-STD-1553

CAN Bus

ECSS PUS

ECSS software standards

Job description

CS GROUP, in collaboration with HE Space and Sopra Steria, seeks a Software and Modelling Engineer for space projects in Stevenage, UK. The role focuses on designing and delivering on-board software for ESA Vigil, with CI/CD and rigorous verification in a modern environment.

The position requires 4 days onsite per week (1 day remote), strong C++ and Linux skills, and experience in HIL and space-grade standards. English proficiency essential.