Telespazio Belgium has over 45 years of experience in Space Operations Service & Engineering, significantly contributing to major European Space Agency programs. We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Software Engineer to work on-site at ESTEC in the Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from an EU Member State.

The Role

As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be involved in the specification, design, development, verification, and validation of real-time embedded software for ESA spacecraft. You will support ESA programs from the definition phase to launch, monitoring relevant industrial activities and defining R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for real-time embedded software systems, including flight software and development facilities.
• Perform technical monitoring of industrial activities related to flight software development, including independent verification of outputs, reviews, and acceptance.
• Oversee various functional verification and validation activities at spacecraft, subsystem, and unit levels.
• Offer technical expertise in software system-related activities.
• Participate in evaluating industrial proposals and project reviews.
• Define and implement technology activities concerning software architectures, ecosystems, and modern engineering methods.
• Contribute to the dissemination of results and knowledge transfer across the Agency.
• Act as a technical expert in standardization activities within the software systems domain.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience in real-time embedded software and knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and space engineering standards.
• Experience in managing and monitoring industrial activities is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays (~12 days).
• Hybrid working scheme (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully paid extensive health insurance.
• Good pension scheme with no personal contribution.
• Career development opportunities (Coursera membership + training budget).
• Travel allowance.
• Extensive relocation package.

You will be working at ESTEC, the European Space Agency's offices in the Netherlands, as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. While full-time on-site presence is not required, relocation to the Netherlands is necessary for this position. We look forward to your application!