Software System Engineer job opportunity at The Exploration Company.



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The Exploration Company Software System Engineer
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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation Germany, Germany
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Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software System Engineer to support the certification activities of the flight software for the Nyx program. You will work in a dedicated team focused on verification & validation (V&V), software certification, requirements tracing, and system engineering interfacing. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software development teams, system engineering, certification bodies, and safety authorities. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where cross-functional integration is essential. Key Responsibilities Contribute to V&V and IV&V activities to ensure that flight software meets functional, performance, and safety requirements Support requirements management and tracing, ensuring full traceability from system-level requirements to software implementation and verification artifacts Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews Interpret, tailor, and apply formal standards Interface with internal Product Assurance Collaborate daily with system engineers and software development teams to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions What we would love to see from you Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace) Solid understanding of requirements management, V&V, and certification processes Strong technical background in software engineering, with practical experience in flight software frameworks and modern C++ Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills Focus on detail, quality, and testing Familiarity with agile and modern development practices Nice to have Familiarity with standards such as NASA-STD-50808, RCC319, ECSS-Q-ST-80C Prior work on human-rated spaceflight programs Experience with model-based system engineering Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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