Space Software Engineer
Fluid Wire Robotics is recruiting a Space Software Engineer in Pisa, Italy. Contract: tempo pieno (hybrid). Degree level: Master's or PhD in computer science or software engineering. Language: English. Work
experience:
5+ years. The role covers owns software development for the robotic platforms the company flies for in-orbit servicing, assembly and debris removal, working towards the 2028 in-orbit demonstration. Defines the robot API architecture, builds the flight software for the payload, integrates it with the host spacecraft's systems, and handles the ground-station link that carries commands up and telemetry down. Works day to day with the mechatronics teams and uses the in-house robotic hardware to test and refine the architecture.
Requirements:
* Master's or PhD in computer science or software engineering with 5+ years of hands-on space software development
* solid grounding in ECSS space software standards and flight-model software deployment
* real-time systems and space RTOS
* API development
* satellite communication stacks
* embedded delivery in a C-family language with standard build and versioning tooling
* USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire or MIL-STD-1553 and telemetry/telecommand standards
* fluent professional English Nice to have:
* robotics and automation
* robotic arm or legged robot software
* Ethernet
* EtherCAT
* CANopen
* UDP/TCP Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa, with remote work possible depending on the schedule of experimental activities. Hands-on access to a broad range of robotic hardware and experimental equipment, working alongside the mechanical and electronics teams on an EIC Accelerator-backed in-orbit demonstration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
experience:
5+ years. The role covers owns software development for the robotic platforms the company flies for in-orbit servicing, assembly and debris removal, working towards the 2028 in-orbit demonstration. Defines the robot API architecture, builds the flight software for the payload, integrates it with the host spacecraft's systems, and handles the ground-station link that carries commands up and telemetry down. Works day to day with the mechatronics teams and uses the in-house robotic hardware to test and refine the architecture.
Requirements:
* Master's or PhD in computer science or software engineering with 5+ years of hands-on space software development
* solid grounding in ECSS space software standards and flight-model software deployment
* real-time systems and space RTOS
* API development
* satellite communication stacks
* embedded delivery in a C-family language with standard build and versioning tooling
* USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire or MIL-STD-1553 and telemetry/telecommand standards
* fluent professional English Nice to have:
* robotics and automation
* robotic arm or legged robot software
* Ethernet
* EtherCAT
* CANopen
* UDP/TCP Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa, with remote work possible depending on the schedule of experimental activities. Hands-on access to a broad range of robotic hardware and experimental equipment, working alongside the mechanical and electronics teams on an EIC Accelerator-backed in-orbit demonstration. #J-18808-Ljbffr