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Spacecraft Onboard Software Developer
2015-11-04 14:04:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Onboard Software Developers The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems, star trackers, spacecraft flight software, test systems, control systems, simulators as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European and International scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Job description For a customer in the UK, we are seeking experienced Spacecraft Flight Software Developers for the ExoMars Rover Vehicle. The ExoMars Rover is planned to be launched in 2018 and will carry a comprehensive suite of instruments dedicated to exobiology and geological research. The nominal mission duration is 218 Martian sols. To achieve this a sophisticated suite of onboard software has to be developed and undergo a very comprehensive integration, test and verification program. Responsibilities As a part of the flight software development team, you will be located at the customer premises. The primary responsibilities will be the integration and validation of the flight software. This will include producing test specifications, test procedures and the running of those tests. The work will also include the analysis, debugging and correction of any problems identified. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a university degree, in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification. Experience essential Experience in development of embedded real time software Experience with software engineering standards for mission critical software Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Able to carry on activities and interact in a complex teamwork environment Able to work independently The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities The following skills and experience are not mandatory but would be considered highly desirable. Knowledge of ESA ECSS Software Standards Spacecraft Flight Software Development Experience Experience with the following software tools Cygwin, Vi, emacs, make, Doxygen, Logiscope Audit, Logiscope Rulechecker, gcc, linecounter Experience with flight software validation facilities Experience with flight software processor emulators In view of the complex interaction with numerous entities, candidates should have good communication skills and the capability to work in a complex environment with complex task. Good practical and analytical skills are also required.
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