Do you want to work in the space industry and learn how a satellite flies? Are you interested in participating in the success of space exploration and science missions? Are you looking for a hybrid role combining software development and aerospace engineering? Where the work you do will matter and impact generations to come? Then we would like to speak to you!

We want you to apply your problem solving and software engineering skills towards the design and development of complex software solutions for the spacecraft industry. We have a number of new and interesting projects on the horizon, including the Mars Sample Fetch Rover (NASA-ESA collaboration for bringing samples from the Martian surface back to Earth) along with other Earth Observation & Navigation (ENS), Telecom and Science missions.

The Simulation & Modelling division comprises departments in UK, France and Germany. The division provides a central competence for Functional Verification Infrastructure (FV-I) relating to all the activities associated with the creation and support of numerical (software) and hybrid (part software, part hardware) simulators and test benches that are used for satellite functional verification. As we are a transnational department, as part of your role you should be able to travel occasionally and for short periods within Europe.

Although you will be tackling applications that are out of this world, you will be working with tried, tested and reliable tools and technologies. The end application you are creating needs to be of high quality and reliability.

You will responsible for the design, development and integration of specific modules of the simulator as well as for the support of the technical exchange with other space engineering disciplines. You will work closely with the system engineering teams to ensure the successful development and delivery of the test benches used to validate our spacecraft and rovers.

The main technical activities include: technical requirements analysis, software design and implementation, technical follow up with external teams, system integration, testing and delivery of the benches. The underlying software implementation is C++, with Java used as the test language. The simulator is developed and run in a Linux environment.

In order to be successful in this role, you will require the following experience:

- Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar)

- Knowledge on Object Oriented programming languages, predominately C++ & Java

- Knowledge on testing methodologies and unit testing frameworks

- Desktop application/tool development using a client/server architectures

- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with an ability to explain technical things to non-technical people

- Knowledge of machine-to-machine communication protocols

- Well-versed in software development life cycle

- Best practice design patterns and effective coding practices

- A good knowledge of development domains, frameworks and utilities

- Practical knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systemsKnowledge and experience in the following areas would give you a further advantage:

- Continuous integration and continuous deployment

- Spacecraft avionics systems 

- ECSS software standards

- SpaceWire, MilSTD 1553, ECSS PUS, CAN data protocols

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

The successful candidate will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) or UK SC Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

In return, we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share, an ever-growing list of company benefits including: enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

Stevenage:

We are 5 mins walk from Stevenage train station (step free and lift access), easily accessible by road and bus, car parking on site, cycle racks. Close to many amenities including:

- High-street shops and supermarkets

- Restaurants and eateries

- Gyms, Swimming pool and Parks

- Cinema, bowling and Recreational facilities

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.