Software Developer

Summary

Join constellr's Mission Operations Segment as a Software Developer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the health and performance of our satellite fleet. You will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of critical safety tools essential to our daily operations and mission success. Your work will improve operational efficiency, scale infrastructure for new satellites, and ensure system cybersecurity and reliability. You will automate processes, collaborate with suppliers, and directly impact constellr's mission success. The role offers flexibility to work remotely from various European locations. Constellr offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including a virtual shares package, a company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a software developer (experience in aerospace or safety-critical software is a plus)
• Proficiency in Python and Java development
• Strong understanding of Linux environments and cloud-based deployments (AWS experience required)
• Expertise with SQL and database technologies (PostgreSQL required; InfluxDB is a plus)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Grafana
• Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Passion for space projects and familiarity with space operations or Earth observation missions

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing safety-critical in-house tools
• Implement new features to improve operations, automate processes, and scale infrastructure for fleet expansion
• Develop new tools based on requirements from upcoming missions or operator needs
• Collaborate closely with the satellite operations team to address challenges and propose technical solutions
• Engage with suppliers for maintenance and updates of procured tools and services
• Ensure timely reaction to safety-critical issues and prioritize cybersecurity in all developments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React technology stack
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, REST, Maven PDM, Kaitai Struct
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and ECSS standards
• Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results on time, and proactively address deviations
• Quick learner with a drive to expand knowledge and skill sets
• Collaborative, team-player mindset with a strong motivation to shape constellr’s organization
• Analytical, results-oriented, and self-motivated with strong discipline for mission success
• Comfortable working in a distributed team using collaborative tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Benefits

• An attractive virtual shares package (Virtual Share Option Program)
• A company pension scheme (bAV) in cooperation with WWK Lebensversicherung (20% subsidy) for German employees
• Flexible working: we support remote or semi-remote working for many of our roles
• Work-life balance: we value everyone’s time and respect family or personal commitments. We support you to be as productive as you can in the time you have