Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software (Test) Engineer to join our team. This is not a role for just a pure software test engineer but also for an experienced embedded software engineer because you will have to design and develop applications for satellite simulator and test environment. You will become part of a growing software Verification and Validation (V&V) group responsible for ensuring software quality across a range of embedded and high performance applications in space. The main objective of your work will be designing and developing of HIL satellite simulator, improving the V&V infrastructure to enable the simulation of new sensors and actuators. The job will also focus on the automated test procedures for the flight software of avionic platforms used on board of our spacecrafts under development.

Within a continuous integration environment, you will contribute to the entire application lifecycle with a focus on the test and integration. Designing and improving new V&V features to our SW delivery pipeline. Through these activities and by working with all technical teams involved in the spacecraft development process you will deliver exciting new features and directly support ongoing spacecraft V&V activities and operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Architecture software design and development of HIL infrastructure components (e.g. satellite sensors and actuators mockups)
• Architecture design and debug maintenance of features including integration with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test suites
• Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, focusing on requirements verification and validation, debugging and integration of flight software with the flight hardware
• Preparation of flight software V&V technical documentation
• Contributing to the design and continuous improvement of the team's processes, methodologies and test framework
• Support to satellite AIV activities and HW production test

Key technical skills:

• 3 to 7 years of industry experience in embedded software development
• Proven ability to design, develop and deliver an application in any C-family (C/C++) languages
• Proven ability to design, develop and deliver an application in Python language
• Advanced experience in developing large distributed applications, using design patterns
• Advanced knowledge of Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Advanced knowledge of any typical embedded communication interfaces such as RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
• Good familiarity with Git versioning system or any similar DVCS
• Good familiarity with using any Linux based distribution and appreciation of application development
• Good familiarity with typical software development methodology and release versioning processes
• Experience in defining software system specifications and software requirements
• Experience in debugging embedded software using standard laboratory equipment

Other skills:

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Capability of working in autonomy
• Resilience and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work hard in a team setting to meet tight schedules

Nice-to-have skills:

• Understanding of SW design and testing lifecycle in regulated environment (ideally ECSS standard)
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (such as RTEMS or FreeRTOS) and/or operating systems targeted for embedded applications (such as any embedded Linux)
• Experience using and configuring any common build tool chains or similar development environment (such as ANT, WAF, Makefile, Visual Studio etc.)
• Familiarity with OBDH and TMTC architectures used in space systems

Education:

Bachelor, or higher degree, in any relevant area such as software engineering, computer science, physics, automation engineering, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering.

Language:

This role requires professional proficiency in English.

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job, so you need a VISA to work in Italy. Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.

We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.