Nyx Software Functional System Verification & Validation Engineer (Spacecraft)

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance is provided, including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity, including the Nyx vehicle and its flight software.

What you will do

• Maintain a holistic view of system-level software functional requirements and ensure correct implementation and verification.
• Select appropriate verification levels, including unit testing, SIL, PIL, HIL, and vehicle-in-the-loop testing.
• Define, plan, execute, analyse, and report verification campaigns and results.
• Work with subsystem teams to define functional chains, test cases, and test facilities.
• Analyse code and test failures, adjust test scripts, test harnesses, and software, and drive issue resolution with the FSW team.
• Maintain traceability, review verification evidence, manage deviations and waivers, and report readiness and status to the FSW lead and Chief Engineer.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience on complex space projects, including software verification and validation of embedded, real-time, or safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least two of SIL, PIL, HIL, or vehicle-level test campaigns.
• Ability to think holistically at system level while making hands-on code and test adjustments when needed.
• Strong C/C++ reading and debugging skills, plus scripting for test automation such as Python.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and cross-subsystem functional chains, including AOCS, power, thermal, propulsion, and avionics.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools.
• Structured, precise, ownership-driven approach and ability to align multiple subsystem teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Nice to have

• Flight software experience on spacecraft or launch vehicles.
• Familiarity with NASA and ECSS standards for space software and verification.
• Experience operating or setting up SIL, PIL, HIL, and/or vehicle-in-the-loop facilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making while maintaining focus on goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparent communication about risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratisation of space.
• Relocation assistance, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Employment offers are contingent on a country-, role-, and project-dependent background check.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV for consideration.
• Offers may be conditional on successful completion of a background check conducted with Zinc Work Limited where applicable.