Senior Space On-Board Software Engineer (Space Software)

Location: Getafe Area, Madrid, Spain; hybrid working model when possible.

Company

hirify.global develops software solutions for advanced satellite missions, including satellite platforms and radar instruments.

What you will do

• Lead software architecture and act as the technical contact for programs and customers.
• Design, develop, and integrate software unit-management functions within the Astrobus NEO infrastructure.
• Write technical specifications, perform detailed design and coding, define interfaces, and run unit and integration tests.
• Prepare documentation and maintain full requirements traceability.
• Create test plans, execute validation against specifications, and deliver software modules for final system integration.
• Support Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) for developed software units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of software engineering experience in the space domain.
• Effective communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to executives and clients.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for high-stakes decisions, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Advanced written and spoken English at minimum B2/C1 level and Spanish at C2/native level.
• Deep knowledge of software ECSS standards, requirements management, spacecraft unit behavior, and space data management interfaces, ideally RangeDB.
• Programming experience with C plus Java, Python, or TypeScript/Node.js.
• Proficiency with DOORS, Eclipse, and Jenkins.

Nice to have

• Experience with European Space Agency (ESA) projects.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Software Architecture, Distributed Systems, or AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with vacation days and additional days off.
• Hybrid work when possible, supporting work-life balance.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, and study grants.
• Collective transport at some sites and on-site facilities including a free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Opportunities to participate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.