Software Design Engineer

Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us Whether it's working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. At Redwire, you'll find a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.   Job Description As a Software Design Engineer you will be responsible for the embedded software development within the framework of a satellite equipment or a scientific instrument. You will start by designing the software and the code according to the requirements and specifications of the project. This should be done in close cooperation with Electronic Engineers, the Software Architect, and your fellow Software Design Engineers. Documentation of your code (in-line and in separate reports) is crucial for ensuring traceability and quality. You will ensure that the flight software code adheres to MISRA coding rules and that the proper performance is met on all cases by means of unit, integration, and validation tests. You will be responsible for verifying your design in a simulation environment (assisted by Continuous Integration tools) as well as on the actual hardware. Finally, you will participate in the equipment/instrument level functional and performance test campaigns before handing over the developed software (including proper documentation) to the client (internal/external).   Desired skills/experience/knowledge: Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or similar by experience. Experience with ESA practices & software standards ECSS-E-40/Q-80, hands-on design, development and testing, and embedded computer platforms is an asset. Working knowledge of (micro) electronics is an absolute must. Familiar with C and/or C++ and Python. Fluency in English. Proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team player with strong planning, organizational, and communication skills. Natural problem-solver who is not afraid of getting involved when needed   Disclaimer Bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.   Offer You’ll not only get to work in a well-known and established space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say they developed software operating on satellite hardware orbiting Earth Possibility of working for space instruments (including application software used by astronauts) or working for space (robotics) equipment. Possibility of growth towards a senior/principal embedded software design engineer or embedded software architect (Technical expertise) or Team Lead (Technical Management). Interested, but not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that men will apply to jobs when they meet only 60% of the requirements, but women and other minority groups may only apply if they're sure they meet 100%. If you were turning away because you don't meet 100%, well, we'd still like to hear from you - tell us how you're the best fit for the requirements you're sure you meet. To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old. be approved by ITAR regulations. be uploaded to the greenhouse portal. apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.