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Principal Engineer – Mission Control Software(m/w/x)

München
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Architecting and evolving control software for Nyx, a modular, reusable space orbital vehicle. 5+ years professional experience with architectural ownership and technical leadership required; strong backend expertise and distributed systems understanding essential. Relocation assistance provided.

Requirements

  • 5+ years professional experience, architectural ownership, technical leadership
  • Strong backend expertise (Python, Ruby, or similar)
  • Experience with modern web technologies
  • Profound understanding of distributed systems, API design
  • Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Deep understanding of ground segment concepts
  • Architectural and hands-on implementation ability
  • Product ownership or technical product management experience
  • Strong analytical thinking, technical judgment, attention to detail
  • Experience with agile software development methodologies
  • Motivation for fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Experience in aerospace or safety-critical domains
  • Familiarity with space communication standards
  • Exposure to cloud technologies

Tasks

  • Define and evolve architecture for Mission Control Software
  • Contribute production-grade backend and frontend code
  • Own technical roadmaps and drive major architectural decisions
  • Translate user needs into feature specifications for the development team
  • Ensure safe commanding workflows and reliable telemetry reception
  • Design for scalability, observability, and operational robustness
  • Collaborate with Mission Operations, AIT, and Flight Software teams
  • Guide engineering standards and mentor developers within your team
  • Balance development speed with long-term maintainability and code quality

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • Ruby
  • TypeScript
  • Vue
  • React
  • REST
  • WebSockets
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CCSDS
  • AWS
  • GCP

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
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