Software Engineer - Mission Control Software

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Develop mission-critical software for integrated testing and mission operations. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle and build scalable systems. Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams.

Key Highlights
Develop robust software for testing and mission operations
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle
Build scalable systems for TEC's expanding mission activities
Key Responsibilities
Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
Build scalable systems that support TEC's expanding mission activities
Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needs
Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code
Ensure reliability through automated testing and operational validation
Support users and contribute to improving development workflows and tooling
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
Technical Skills Required
Python Ruby (on Rails) JavaScript React Vue.js Redis Streams Kafka MinIO AWS S3 Git Automated testing frameworks
Benefits & Perks
Equal opportunity employer
Diversity
Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship
Nice to Have
Experience with relational or time-series database technologies
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Experience in the space industry or other safety-critical domains

Job Description


Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Join us as a Software Engineer – Mission Control Software, where you will develop mission-critical software that powers our integrated testing and mission operations. You will primarily work on our Mission Control Software and build supporting tools used by flight controllers and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Software Engineer - Ground Segment you will:

  • Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations
  • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
  • Build scalable systems that support TEC’s expanding mission activities
  • Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needs
  • Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Ensure reliability through automated testing and operational validation
  • Support users and contribute to improving development workflows and tooling
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

What we would love to see from you

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience with backend development using Python and/or Ruby (on Rails)
  • Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar)
  • Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and design principles
  • Experience with message brokers or event streaming systems (e.g., Redis Streams, Kafka)
  • Experience building systems for real-time data processing and ingestion
  • Familiarity with object storage solutions (e.g., MinIO, AWS S3) for handling large datasets
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks
  • Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems
  • Solid understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
  • Experience working in agile software development environments
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail with the ability to balance quality and delivery speed
  • Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Bonus qualifications:

  • Experience with relational or time-series database technologies
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience in the space industry or other safety-critical domains

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
  • We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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