Head of Software Engineering

ReOrbit is looking for a motivated Head of Software Engineering, SW Architect, to join the team at our HQ in Helsinki, Finland or London, UK. We are looking for an experienced SW architect level engineer who is proactive and confident with strong communication and people leadership skills. This is a pivotal role as you will oversee the entire software development lifecycle (including design, development, integration, and maintenance) of software components along with support of system integration and test for all projects across the company.As the Head of Software Engineering, you will provide strategic vision, inspiration as well as lead and grow the software team. You will be responsible for the satellite end to end software including the Dynamic Satellite Simulator overview for our new project, as well as supporting other projects across the company. The focus will be assuring the SW architecture does not deviate from platform to platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a project with major industry players, and pushing the boundaries of existing space data technology.Responsibilities
Software requirements specification definition

Software V&V documentation management

Flight software design definition, including:
Functionalities definition
Architecture definition (based on the actual ReOrbit philosophy)
Core Executive Services definition and implementation.
Apps definition and implementation
Functional ICDs
User manuals

Interface with HW design team
Make sure low-level SW (Embedded) and low-level communication protocols are implementable within the frame of the flight software
Budget of telemetries and commands and timing requirements.

Test plan and reports definition
Dynamic Satellite Simulator overview and design definition
Skills and Requirements
Minimum of 10 years working within satellite flight software engineering or similar areas within the space industry (excluding nanosats or microsats) 
Knowledge and professional experience of the full lifecycle of satellite systems.

Strong communication and people leadership skills, including ability to work collaboratively and lead a multi-cultural team

Solid technical knowledge on 
Linux, Visual Studio Code, and NASA Core Flight System
Real Time Operative Systems (preferred RTEMS or VxWorks)
Robot Framework, Rubys
Specification and acceptance of Dynamic Satellite Simulators
Enterprise Architect software

Strong experience and ability to take on (technical) leadership role
High level system software design capability
Knowledge on bridging the gap between software and hardware engineering.
Knowledge of applicable CCSDS norms and recommendations related to SW
Capability on lean design and development techniques. 
Knowledge on agile tools (preferred Jira)
Ability to analyze data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes
Knowledge of software project management

Fluent written and spoken skills in English
What does ReOrbit do?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.ReOrbit's 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. Working at ReOrbitAt 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. We're 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; or become a ping pong or board games champion.
Location of the role
This role can be based either at our HQ in Helsinki, Finland or London, UK. We support relocation to Helsinki, and integration into Finnish society, find some experiences about relocation here. If your preferred home base would be UK, we expect you to have a right to work in the UK as well as willingness to travel to Helsinki on a frequent basis.
Please, submit your application as soon as possible, at the latest by February 9, 2025 - we are excited to hear from you and can't wait to discover your unique skills and experiences.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.

Jätä hakemus: https://careers.reorbit.space/jobs/5405504-head-of-software-engineering/...
Yhteystiedot: Please apply via our careers website: https://careers.reorbit.space/jobs/5405504-head-of-software-engineering
Työpaikan osoite: Henry Fordin katu 6, 00150 Helsinki
Työ alkaa: Työskentelyn aloitus sovitaan yhdessä
Työaika: Kokoaikatyö
Työn kesto: Toistaiseksi voimassa oleva
Hakuaika päättyy: 09.02.2025 00:00
Ilmoitus jätetty: 23.01.2025 17:28
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