Head of Flight Software Engineering

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 has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

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. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible

D-Orbit is seeking a
Head of Flight Software Engineering
to join our Engineering team.

In this pivotal role, you will manage a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the achievement of corporate objectives in terms of quality, timelines, and costs.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

Resource Management:

• Supervise, lead, and develop a team of Flight (Embedded) Software engineers.

• Manage technical and engineering tasks based on team members' skills and according to the company priorities.

• Support the talent acquisition, recruitment and onboarding of new hires.

• Identify growth opportunities, training needs and promote the professional development career of the Flight Software engineers part of your Group.

• Accountable of the continuous improvement of processes, tools and performance, also through the coordination of team retrospectives, lesson learnt and return of experience.

• Processes/Procedures/Standard definition, improvement and maintenance.

• Scouting, identification and selection of tools for the Flight Software discipline.

• Define, maintain, monitor and dissemination of the Flight Software group KPIs.

Project Planning and Management:

• Liaising with Project Manager and Project Leader to support project activities planning and execution, ensuring Flight Software group engineering capability is available with respect to the project needs.

• Act as the technical owner for any topic related to the Flight Software engineering processes, including contribute/review of technical specifications, technical and operational risks, and project goals.

Technical Coordination:

• Oversee the design and development of real-time mission critical and safety critical firmware and software applications.

• Consult with suppliers, customers, and external partners to define requirements and provide technical support.

• Identify and proactively communicate technical and programmatic risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies and implementing rapid, effective solutions.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in managing technical teams and complex projects.

• In-depth knowledge of space industry regulations, standards (e.g. ECSS), and applicable certifications in the Flight Software discipline.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer engineering, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or related fields

• At least 10 years of experience in leadership roles within the embedded software discipline applied in the aerospace sector.

Hiring Process:

Here's how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application review
  : We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.

If you don't hear from us, it means we're not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future

• First chat:
  Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations, motivation for change and goals.

• Technical interviews:
  Next, you'll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.

• Offer:
  If all goes well, we'll send you an offer Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us

We're excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Italy.

At this time, we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

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.