Lead Flight Software Engineer - Space Missions

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Rust, with proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems
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• Familiarity with space protocols (CCSDS, telemetry/telecommand)
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• Strong grasp of software assurance, fault detection, and recovery design
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• Experience with CI/CD, testing automation, and configuration management
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• A structured yet creative approach, balancing precision with problem-solving

What the job involves

• Working across the full mission lifecycle, the team designs, implements, and tests software for both onboard and ground systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability across our growing satellite fleet
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• Collaborating closely with systems, electronics, and mission operations, the team brings together innovation and precision to make every Open Cosmos mission fly
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• You’ll take ownership of software design from concept to flight. That means defining architectures, implementing and verifyi...