Space Software Engineer
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Spacebrains in Pisa
flexible hours freelance / permanent medior/senior permanent Startup / Scaleup
Job Description
Role Snapshot
You’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 one
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the robot API architecture for the payload, enabling reliable command, telemetry, and cross-team integration
- Design and implement flight and platform software for the IOD mission, from control and monitoring to data handling
- Lead spacecraft integration , aligning with ECSS and mission requirements, and managing ground to space TM/TC links
- Implement simulation and HIL testing , automate verification, and iterate from lab prototypes to flight models
- Collaborate in system engineering and mission planning , translating requirements into software and test plans
- Drive software reliability and performance through code reviews, CI, and fault management strategies
What You Bring
Technical Toolkit
- C, C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, CMake, Git
- ECSS software standards, TM/TC concepts, FDIR, timing and determinism
- Interfaces and buses: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire , MIL-STD-1553
- Space and network protocols: CCSDS, PUS, TCP, UDP, Ethernet
- Simulation,
HIL, unit and integration testing
Professional Experience
- Deliver flight software on space-grade hardware , from prototype to flight model deployment
- Architect robust APIs for robotic or embedded systems , ensuring traceability and maintainability
- Integrate with spacecraft avionics and ground segments , owning uplink, downlink, and telemetry pipelines
- Partner with mechanical and electronics teams to achieve system-level performance under mission constraints
Nice-to-have
- Robotics software for manipulators or legged systems , motion control, state estimation
- EtherCAT, CANopen, DDS or similar middleware for real-time distributed systems
- Experience in harsh environment autonomy or remote operations
Languages
- English - B2 (must have)
- Italian - C1 (must have)
- Salary review on regular basis (at least yearly)
- Transport and meal allowance
Fluid 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. 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 employees
- Company Type: Startup / Scaleup
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