We’re working with a fast-growing space company developing a first-of-its-kind satellite communications network with the potential to fundamentally change global connectivity.
They’re looking for a Principal Flight Software Engineer to join a small, highly technical team building and operating complex flight systems.
This is a hands-on Principal role for someone who can own difficult embedded problems, lead technically and step up when needed.
What you’ll be doing
Develop flight software across embedded Linux and RTOS platforms
Build low-level software in C/C++, including drivers, BSPs and hardware interfaces
Lead projects from architecture and design through integration and delivery
Debug complex hardware/software issues in the lab
Work across networking and communication interfaces
Collaborate closely with RF, hardware, systems and mission operations teams
Improve development processes, CI, build and release infrastructure
Mentor engineers and help drive technical standards across the team
Help shape how AI is responsibly used within embedded software development
What we’re looking for
10+ years of embedded software engineering experience
Strong Embedded Linux experience
Experience with an RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Green Hills, VxWorks or similar
Strong C/C++ development skills
Experience working close to hardware
BSP, device driver and/or device tree experience
Strong integration and debugging skills
Ability to take ownership and lead technically without needing direct reports
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
Nice to have
Spacecraft or NewSpace experience
RF or RFSoC experience
Embedded networking / TCP/IP
Yocto or Buildroot
PREEMPT_RT
Embedded security or fault-tolerant software
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants real ownership, difficult technical problems and the chance to build flight software for a genuinely groundbreaking space-based communications system.
I'm working with an innovative space technology company that's developing next-generation satellite communications systems and is looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an opportunity to lead complex aerospace programs from concept through verification, working across multidisciplinary engineering teams on cutting-edge space technology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle.
Own requirements, architecture, verification & validation, and technical baselines.
Develop and manage technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule).
Drive new mission concepts and system architectures.
Collaborate across RF, software, electrical and mechanical engineering teams.
Support proposals, technical planning and customer engagements.
Lead technical reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR.
Mentor junior engineers and help shape systems engineering best practices.
What We're Looking For
7+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
Previous experience leading systems engineering on complex aerospace, satellite or defence programmes.
Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes.
Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama or similar).
Experience with MBSE (Cameo), MATLAB/Simulink or STK is advantageous.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience within space, satellite communications or defence is highly desirable.
If you're looking to work on technology that's redefining global connectivity, I'd love to hear from you.
Please send me a direct message or apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.
I'm working with an innovative space technology company that's developing advanced spacecraft systems and is looking for a Mechanisms Flight Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This role sits at the intersection of spacecraft mechanisms, electronics, integration & test, and mission operations. You'll be responsible for verifying and supporting critical deployment and actuation systems from laboratory testing through real-time flight operations.
Key Responsibilities
Build, configure and maintain spacecraft mechanism drive and control systems within a flat sat environment.
Perform bring-up, functional checkout and troubleshooting of motors, actuators, position sensors and release mechanisms.
Develop and execute automated and manual test procedures for deployment, actuation and gimbal operations.
Use Python and scripting tools to improve verification coverage, repeatability and test efficiency.
Validate spacecraft command and telemetry paths, timelines and mode transitions.
Rehearse commissioning and deployment activities prior to flight.
Reproduce on-orbit conditions in the lab to support anomaly investigation and root-cause analysis.
Verify electrical interfaces against schematics, ICDs and engineering requirements.
Analyse motor currents, sensor data, telemetry and deployment timing to assess system health.
Support real-time mission operations during critical spacecraft deployment and actuation events.
Collaborate closely with Mechanisms, Avionics, Software, Systems Engineering, I&T and Flight Operations teams.
What We're Looking For
3+ years of experience within spacecraft integration & test, flight hardware operations, mission operations or complex electromechanical systems.
Strong hands-on experience with mechanism actuation, electronics bring-up and electrical troubleshooting.
Experience developing automated test procedures and scripts, ideally using Python.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs and engineering drawings.
Experience with harness validation, connector verification and electrical interface testing.
Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, DMMs, programmable power supplies and other laboratory instrumentation.
Experience with spacecraft mechanisms, flat sat environments, motor control systems, deployment operations, commissioning or anomaly investigation would be highly advantageous.
This would suit an engineer who enjoys hands-on spacecraft hardware work and wants to be directly involved in mission-critical deployment and actuation events from ground testing through on-orbit operations.
Please send me a direct message or apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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