Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Location: Hybrid in Harwell, UK; Porto, Portugal; Athens, Greece; or Barcelona, Spain. Candidates must have the legal right to work in their chosen location.

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end satellite mission services and actionable space-based data and connectivity for organisations, governments, and researchers.

What you will do

• Design, implement, validate, and maintain satellite flight software and supporting ground tools.
• Develop features for Linux and RTOS-based systems in line with mission and system requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing campaigns, CI/CD processes, build activities, and integration work.
• Maintain configuration control, documentation, and full software traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electronics, and Mission Operations teams to integrate and test spacecraft subsystems.
• Contribute to post-launch operations and improve software architecture, reliability, maintainability, and delivery efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong programming capability in Rust, or solid experience with C or C++ and the ability to transition to Rust.
• Experience with compiled and object-oriented programming, Linux development environments, scripting, and command-line tooling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automation tools including GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and pytest.
• Knowledge of secure coding, fault-tolerant design, software verification and validation, testing strategies, and traceability.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including ADCS, EPS, communications, and payload systems, plus RTOS concepts.
• Awareness of European space engineering standards such as ECSS and fault detection, isolation, and recovery principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on space technology and satellite missions with customers around the globe.
• Contribute to a mission-driven effort to make space more accessible and solve real-world challenges.
• Join a diverse, ambitious, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• Submit the application and CV in English.