Lead Software Engineer Job
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Hit enter to search or ESC to close Search Close Search Lead Software Engineer Lead Software Engineer Posted 3 years ago < Back to Job Search Permanent Stuttgart Posted 3 years ago EUR 70000 - 90000 Per Year Frontera Search Frontera Search are recruiting for an Lead Flight Software Engineer to develop software for our customer who have multiple missions due for launch. This is an opportunity to produce bullet-proof and reliable code that ensures error-free satellite operation for space missions whilst leading a team of 3 engineers. Responsibilities In charge of low-level system programming, with full responsibility during the whole development cycle from conceptual design, through ground testing and space operations, to end of life procedures Design, develop, produce, and test all software from phase 0/A to F Define software activities for the concept of operations (CONOPS) Development of relevant software related documentation and support documentation for the onboard data handling subsystem Development of simulations, test plan, and evaluation plan of onboard software Overview of SW integration, and direct responsible for SW/HW interaction code Co-develop and maintain a software quality evaluation system Flat satellite Assembly Integration and Testing (AI&T) Ensure software compatibility with the whole system Other tasks include; budget analysis, development of code for RTOS and non RTOS, software-in-the-loop simulation, write or modify device drivers, develop and maintain applications for flight code and flight management Requirements Excellent knowledge of the software lifecycle, with direct experience and strong capability of coding, debugging, testing, troubleshooting in all phases of development Applied knowledge of bit level data analysis and various operating environments Excellent knowledge of SW interface management Excellent knowledge of SW/HW interface management including communication protocols Hands on experience of embedded programming (C mandatory) Techniques to improve software maintainability Hands on experience in assembly, integration and operation of HW test equipment Hands on experience with software test tools / software management tools Experience with safety policy and regulations, including communication protocols, security protocols, etc. Interviews are being held immediately so please apply quickly if you are interested. Full name Email address Upload CV Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 39 MB. Job Overview Category Space Offered Salary £EUR 70000 - 90000 Per Year Job Location Stuttgart Job Type Permanent Consultant Related Jobs AIT Manager Permanent Luxembourg Lead Quantum Computing Scientist Permanent Île-de-France Share Share Share Share Pin Speak to us about your recruitment needs Book a call About Candidates Clients Blog START HIRING FIND A JOB twitter facebook linkedin © 2026 fronterasearch. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved, Close this module Submit CV If you continue we will assume that you are happy with it.
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