Software Engineer

at  AAC Clyde Space

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• Evident industry experience of applying software engineering to products and applications
• Must be a fluent C programmer with demonstrable experience in developing high-quality software for embedded systems and able to review code to a high standard
• Comprehensive understanding of the challenges of embedded real-time development and architecture
• Strong familiarity with the Linux command line and GNU toolchain (make, gcc etc.)
• Working with other developers using modern version control methodologies such as OneFlow
• Competent in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT skills
• Proficient in English, both verbally and written.

SKILLS DESIRED:

• Experience of coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Knowledge of environmental testing and ESA standards
• Using Python and Bash for scripting and tooling
• Experience with control systems, deploying and troubleshooting algorithms on hardware
• Familiarity with CI/CD in complex embedded system

OUR GROWING CAPABILITIES BRING TOGETHER THREE DIVISIONS:

• Space Data as a Service – delivering data from space directly to customers
• Space missions – turnkey solutions that empower customers to streamline their space missions
• Space products and components – a full range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made subsystems, components, and sensors
  AAC Clyde Space aims to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth.
  Some of our clients include Horizon Technologies, Orbcomm, OHB Sweden, Intuitive Machines, Orbital Micro Systems, the United States Airforce Academy, UK Space Agency, European Space Agency and NASA.
  AAC Clyde Space Group consists of the parent company AAC Clyde Space AB (publ) and subsidiaries in Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. Our main operations are in these five countries, with partner networks in Japan and South Korea.
  AAC Clyde Space’s share is traded on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Delft team in the Netherlands. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced software developer with good insights in product development.
As we expand and improve our satellite sub-system capabilities, we are looking for creative, driven, and enthusiastic embedded software engineers to join our team to assist in developing, testing, and deploying our world-class satellite technology.
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for responsibility and development opportunities of a technical nature in a dynamic, fast paced working environment with exciting projects and challenging schedules. You will be expected to work on projects of different sizes and complexities, ranging from actuator control systems to optical communication devices.
You will have proven experience from regulated industries with the desire to grow your knowledge and expertise, while adding value to our current ways of working. You will be happy to get involved and learn from the project! We also support activities across the AAC Clyde Space group so there is plenty of opportunities for cross-site collaboration.
It is an exciting opportunity to be part of projects where your work literally ends up in space!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the business by supporting Software Architect and System Engineers to scope work and specify requirements
• Deliver work tasks and assignments in accordance with required standards and compliance requirements
• Design, Develop, debug and Test Software for embedded computers on satellite sub-systems
• Develop and maintain tooling for automation of production and testing embedded products
• Develop and maintain technical design documentation including requirements capture, technical descriptions and user manuals
• Support other engineering teams as required