Space Software Engineer
Pubblicato il 09-10-2026 - Spacebrains in Pisa
flexible hours freelance / permanent medior/senior permanent Startup / ScaleupScopra se questa occasione è adatta a lei leggendo tutte le informazioni riportate di seguito.Job DescriptionRole SnapshotYou’ll build the flight software that makes Fluid Wire robotic manipulators operate autonomously and safely in orbit. You’ll anchor the software stack for the 2028 in-orbit demonstration funded by the EIC Accelerator, spanning embedded control, APIs, and mission TM/TC. You’ll work in the Space Division in Pisa with hardware at hand, shaping interfaces that let mechatronics and flight systems perform as oneKey ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the robot API architecture for the payload, enabling reliable command, telemetry, and cross-team integrationDesign and implement flight and platform software for the IOD mission, from control and monitoring to data handlingLead spacecraft integration, aligning with ECSS and mission requirements, and managing ground to space TM/TC linksImplement simulation and HIL testing, automate verification, and iterate from lab prototypes to flight modelsCollaborate in system engineering and mission planning, translating requirements into software and test plansDrive software reliability and performance through code reviews, CI, and fault management strategiesWhat You BringTechnical ToolkitC, C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, CMake, GitECSS software standards, TM/TC concepts, FDIR, timing and determinismInterfaces and buses: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire,
MIL-STD-1553Space and network protocols: CCSDS, PUS, TCP, UDP, EthernetSimulation, HIL, unit and integration testingProfessional ExperienceDeliver flight software on space-grade hardware, from prototype to flight model deploymentArchitect robust APIs for robotic or embedded systems, ensuring traceability and maintainabilityIntegrate with spacecraft avionics and ground segments, owning uplink, downlink, and telemetry pipelinesPartner with mechanical and electronics teams to achieve system-level performance under mission constraintsNice-to-haveRobotics software for manipulators or legged systems, motion control, state estimationEtherCAT, CANopen, DDS or similar middleware for real-time distributed systemsExperience in harsh environment autonomy or remote operationsLanguagesEnglish - B2 (must have)Italian - C1 (must have)Salary review on regular basis (at least yearly)Transport and meal allowanceFluid Wire Robotics is a robotics startup developing advanced systems for extreme environments such as space, subsea, and nuclear. As a spin-off from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, the company blends academic research with practical engineering to build reliable, high-performance robotic solutions. xysqume With a long-term vision to serve the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, Fluid Wire Robotics is positioning itself as a core technology partner for mission-critical field applications.Company Size: 1-20 employeesCompany Type: Startup / Scaleup#J-18808-Ljbffr