constellr

Technology

EmbeddedFlightSoftwareEngineer

€65–85k ~AI est. Germany; Germany FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Embedded Flight Software Engineer at constellr. Skills: Embedded flight software, Satellite systems, Software architecture. Design onboard flight software. Develop onboard flight software”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem-solving skills; Structured problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Degree in Software Engineering, Degree in Computer Science, 4+ years software development, 4+ years software assurance, Embedded software development experience, Familiarity with low-level hardware, Exposure to FPGA-based systems, Solid grounding software engineering principles, Solid grounding development methodologies, Solid grounding lifecycle management tools, Experience with software testing frameworks, Experience with software testing tools, Experience with software testing processes, Practical experience using Git, Working within CI/CD pipelines, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in C++

Nice to Have

Familiarity with ECSS standards, Familiarity with ECSS handbooks, Analytical problem-solving skills, Structured problem-solving skills, High attention to detail, Quality mindset, Confidence identifying inconsistencies, Confidence improving technical standards, Clear communication skills, Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

What You'll Do.

Design onboard flight software

Develop onboard flight software

Test onboard flight software

Maintain onboard flight software

Collaborate with stakeholders

Define software requirements

Refine software requirements

Manage software requirements

Contribute to architecture definition

Contribute to architecture evolution

Support validation environments

Support operational systems

Develop FDIR strategies

Implement FDIR strategies

Support planning software features

Support delivery software features

Support planning software upgrades

Support delivery software upgrades

Champion configuration management

Define verification strategies

Drive verification strategies

Define validation strategies

Drive validation strategies

Participate in verification activities

Participate in validation activities

Ensure software meets requirements

Support investigation anomalies

Support resolution anomalies

Support investigation non-conformance

Support resolution non-conformance

Help define update process

Help enhance update process

Contribute to integration activities

Contribute to testing activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional stakeholders; Internal engineering teams; Product Assurance; Project Management; Operations; External suppliers; Development partners; Multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication skills

Process & Methodology

Lifecycle management

Full Job Description

Our Mission At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate resilience & security in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping commercial players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to make strategic decisions– from national security and infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience. As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation Location: Remote or Hybrid - Germany Team & Reporting Line: Mission and Space Segment - Reporting to Lead Satellite Systems Your Role You will join the constellr Mission & Space Segment team, playing a key role in shaping the onboard software that powers our satellite constellation across its full lifecycle — from early design through to in-orbit operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will help define how our satellites compute, behave, and evolve in space. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and long-term success of constellr’s mission. You’ll collaborate closely across the business — working day-to-day with internal engineering teams, Product Assurance, Project Management, and Operations , as well as external suppliers. Together, you will help turn mission concepts into robust, flight-ready software systems. In addition to software development, you will contribute to system-level design decisions, support procurement and supplier technical alignment, and help ensure our onboard software is continuously validated, improved, and ready for operation in orbit. ## Requirements Key responsibilities * Design, develop, test, and maintain high-reliability onboard flight software in compliance with product assurance and

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