SAIT Software Engineer

Isispace group; Delft; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ISISPACE in Delft, Netherlands, seeks a Software Engineer to own and evolve a central software suite used for satellite system testing and automation.

You will maintain, extend, and automate test workflows, integrating CAN-TS, UART, and I2C interfaces, and you will document and support users while delivering robust, well-tested code. This hands-on role requires strong Python development and teamwork in an energetic space-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven Python software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with CAN-TS, UART and I2C protocols.
• Strong English communication skills and teamwork.
• Responsible, proactive, and solution-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand the software to support current and next-gen satellite platforms.
• Take ownership of the software, becoming maintainer and product owner.
• Develop automation features to streamline satellite production and testing.
• Support satellite test campaigns and ensure smooth operations.
• Assist internal and external users for optimal software use and troubleshooting.

Skills

Python

CAN-TS

UART

I2C

English

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Computer/Electrical Eng

Tools

Git

GitLab

Qt GUI

Job description

The System AIT team at ISISPACE specializes in the the assembly, integration, testing, and verification of satellites and their subsystems. To streamline operations, monitoring, and testing automation, the team uses an in-house developed central software suite. This software integrates with a wide range of equipment, enabling the simulation of operational scenarios, real-time telemetry processing, and command execution.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to take ownership of this software, maintaining and enhancing it to support both current and next-generation satellite system testing. The goal is to develop a highly adaptable software suite capable of automating a broad spectrum of test cases.

Your main responsibilities:

• Enhance and expand the functionality of the existing software to support both current and next-generation satellite platforms.

• Take ownership of the software, gradually becoming its primary maintainer and product owner.

• Develop and implement automation features to streamline the production and testing of satellites and subsystems.

• Support satellite test campaigns, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

• Provide assistance to internal and external users of the software suite, ensuring optimal utilization and troubleshooting.

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of proven experience with software development in Python.

• Practical, hands-on experience with CAN-TS, UART, and I2C protocols.

• Energetic team player with a positive, open mindset and excellent English communication skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment, and a solution-driven work ethic.

Nice to haves (any of):

• Experience with satellite operational concepts or embedded system development.

• Experience with C, C++, or Rust for software development.

• Experience with GUI development in Python (preferably Qt).

• Knowledge of network concepts, programming, or databases (relational/time-series).

• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking systems (GitLab).

• Interest in the space industry and ability to write technical documentation.