Software Systems Engineering

Software System Engineer

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, test planning and system engineering interfacing. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software development teams, system engineering, certification bodies, and safety authorities. 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, test and verification artifacts

Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews

Collaborate daily with system engineers and software development teams to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements

Develop and maintain software functional design baseline

Plan software testing of the integrated mission

Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions

Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace)

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

Focus on detail, quality, and testing

Familiarity with agile and modern development practices

Experience with model-based system engineering

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

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. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check.