Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, who have been providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 40 years?
For our customer, the European Space Agency (ESA), we are seeking an experienced On-board Software Engineer with good space system level knowledge to work at ESA’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Job description
You will be assigned to ESA/ESTEC’s Flight Software Systems Section, within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, in the function of On-board Software System Engineer.

The section is responsible for the development of Software Validation Facility components as well for the generic facilities as special project applications. This includes processor emulators, simulation of spacecraft systems and spacecraft dynamics. It supports ESA projects on design, test and validation of on-boards software in collaboration with industrial suppliers. It also develops and executes a technology R&D programme in the area of flight software and related software development toolsets.

Responsibilities
The initial tasks foreseen are:

• Supporting a variety of ESA space missions in the field of real-time embedded software and systems;
• Participating in the full development lifecycle of the mission and on-board software;
• Identifying technical risks and critical areas in the development process while assisting in their resolution;
• Applying the principles of mission & safety critical software development across multiple disciplines;
• Providing expert technical support and consultancy to general studies in the field of real-time embedded software systems, flight software systems development and software validation facilities focused on both simulated environments and hardware in the loop.

This is a full-time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
The requested start of work is March/April 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What’s our company like?
We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and the UK.

How to succeed in this position?
The successful candidate shall have:

• A Master degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in real-time software and embedded software, ideally acquired in the space sector.
• In particular, experience with:
  • Modern software engineering methods and tools;
  • Real-time embedded software and Real Time Kernels;
  • Software development projects and knowledge of all phases of the software development lifecycle;
  • Programming languages: C, Ada, C++ and/or others;
  • Micro-processors such as SPARC LEON, ARM, multicore’s etc;
  • Communication protocols (Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN);
• Knowledge and experience with Software Engineering standards such as the ECSS-E-ST-40C.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of spacecraft systems would be an advantage.

Soft skills:

• Be able to function as part of a team.
• Because of the operational nature of the support, a proactive and flexible attitude will be required.

Any unanswered questions?
Feel free to contact Mr. Simon Mills, Senior Project Manager on +31 6 2326 2398 or recruitment.nl@terma.com in case of any further questions regarding this position.

We look forward to receiving your application and CV. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via

Application deadline : 25th February 2024

Applications will be processed continuously.

Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer.

Please note:

• Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
• In line with ESA Security Requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them.

About Terma

The Denmark based high-tech Terma Group develops products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Terma A/S is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S.

Application deadline:
25. February 2024