Senior Ground Segment Architect (Python/C++)

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird in Delft is seeking a Senior Ground Segment Engineer to own the architectural roadmap for our mission control software, from UI to low-level packet processing. You will lead design, development, and coaching of the ground segment team, driving technical decisions and collaborating with users and management to deliver robust solutions.

You will play a key role in translating user needs into concrete architectures and software implementations, ensuring value delivery and long-term technical

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing and developing software systems.
• Expert in Python and/or C++.
• Proven experience leading software projects through full lifecycle.
• Experience with distributed software architectures (service-based, micro-services).
• Experience with (operational) ground segment software systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the ground segment technical roadmap and align with company goals.
• Lead the ground segment architecture and drive development per the roadmap.
• Design, develop extensions and new applications; maintain existing software with the team and users.
• Identify suitable technologies, perform trade-offs and propose design changes.
• Provide technical coaching to the ground segment software team.
• Conduct code and design reviews.

Skills

Python

C++

Leadership

Software architecture

Ground segment systems

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Qabird in Delft is seeking a Senior Ground Segment Engineer to own the architectural roadmap for our mission control software, from UI to low-level packet processing. You will lead design, development, and coaching of the ground segment team, driving technical decisions and collaborating with users and management to deliver robust solutions.

You will play a key role in translating user needs into concrete architectures and software implementations, ensuring value delivery and long-term technical