Senior Ground Software Engineer

ReOrbit is looking for a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join the ReOrbit team and support the software campaigns for our current satellite product lines UKKO, SILTA and future missions.

Its an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain robust ground software systems for satellite communications, spacecraft database and mission operations
• Participate in the work of all stages in the software development process
• Analysis of customer requirements and flow down into the software documentation
• Deliver technical documents and estimates for proposals and reviews
• Participate in defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and work packages for bids
• Definition of test / validation procedures
• Support to reviews at all levels of the design, development and testing
• Be able to communicate effectively and provide support to Assembly, Integration and Test teams

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in developing complex software tools
• Professional proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, Python, C++, etc.)
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based and multidisciplinary environments
• Professional experience using version control systems in a collaborative development setting
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, well-structured documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality throughout the development process

ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.

ReOrbits top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiaries in Bristol, UK and Bariloche, Argentina.

Working at ReOrbit

At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. Were all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength.

We offer

• Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard.
• Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space .
• Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor.
• We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion.
• We support relocation and integration into the UK society.

Join us in our journey of building software enabled satellites for secure communications

and, thus, creating the most compelling in space data flow company of the new space era.

The Company may require a security clearance for certain positions. Any such security clearance will be conducted in accordance with applicable law and the Companys relevant policies

For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.