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Software Engineer – Mission Control Software

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Digital Twins · Permanent

Schedule · ASAP - TBD

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Job65.000 € - 82.500 € / yearApply

Description

Join The Exploration Company to develop mission-critical software for integrated testing and mission operations in aerospace. You will primarily work on Mission Control Software and build supporting tools for flight controllers and engineering teams.

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.

What we would love to see from you

  • 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.