Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and refine a comprehensive Software Product Assurance framework, reporting directly to the Product Assurance Manager.
- Lead full lifecycle Software Product Assurance for both onboard and ground-based software systems in the satellite network.
- Ensure strict adherence to software configuration control and release protocols, with clear version tracking and engineering rigor.
- Uphold compliance with standards for safety- and mission-critical software, prioritizing risk mitigation and failure avoidance.
- Establish and supervise software testing, verification, and validation approaches across all development and deployment stages.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve software defects during development, testing, integration, and operational phases.
- Support spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing processes, verifying software compliance and readiness at each milestone.
- Manage and coordinate software deliveries from external vendors, ensuring conformity with internal quality, timeline, and standard requirements.
- Lead participation in technical reviews and supplier meetings, collaborating with procurement and assurance teams.
- Maintain high assurance and quality standards while adapting to rapid development timelines in a dynamic space technology setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated background in Flight Software Product Assurance within the aerospace or space sector.
- Solid knowledge of software testing, verification, and validation in high-integrity systems.
- Hands-on experience with embedded flight software for satellites, spacecraft, or payloads, with familiarity in FDIR a plus.
- Proficient in software configuration management tools and associated workflows.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards, especially ECSS-Q-ST-80C and ECSS-E-ST-40C.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with experience in risk assessment and anomaly resolution.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities and tight schedules, with a proactive stance on risk detection and escalation.
- Collaborative team orientation and motivation to contribute to organizational growth.
- Able to work autonomously, take initiative, and deliver results in a fast-moving environment.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with automated workflows, scripting, or AI-enhanced engineering tools such as prompt-based systems.
- Background in fast-scaling aerospace startups or high-growth technical environments.
- Broad awareness of full spacecraft systems engineering processes from concept to operation.
Benefits
- Flexible working model offering remote and hybrid work options
- Market-competitive pay with Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) available for permanent staff
Compensation
Market-competitive pay with Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) available for permanent staff
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Growing organization in the space technology sector
Other
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Not specified
