Job Summary

The Engineering technical unit for Data Processing & On-Board Software is a multinational group with sites in UK, France and Germany. The function of the technical unit is to provide a central competence that supports the evolving needs of the business, working on space systems, satellite platforms, payloads and equipment.

As part of the UK's Data Processing & On-Board Software department, the successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic development group working at the centre of software development on one of the most exciting Space missions currently under development, ExoMars Rover.

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with good experience in software development. You need to be enthusiastic, passionate and eager to apply your excellent software engineering skills to the ever changing and exciting world of Space. Being at the forefront of Space exploration through working on the very latest Space missions provides a unique and challenging opportunity for you to contribute to, and make a difference, in one of the largest growing areas of scientific discovery.

Skills/Qualifications

Essential qualifications/skills/experience -

Engineering degree in software, computer science or similar
Experience of Real-time software engineering lifecycle process. (Min. 3years relevant experience)
Software process oriented. Disciplined & quality mind-set (on-quality, on-schedule, on-cost)
Excellent software problem solving skills - diagnostic approach (solution-oriented)
Good communication skills (verbal & written)
Proficiency in formally validating software against baseline requirements

Target Industries -

Space

Aerospace

Communications

Education & Training

Essential -

Strong experience in a similar role

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days

Travel

Occasional travel to other UK sites

Extension

None

Base of Work

Following a familiarisation period on site this role will be working from home then working on site once COVID restrictions are lifted by the client - candidates must be able to work on site full time when required

Reason for vacancy

Workload

Interview Process

One stage interview - telephone

Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a basic disclosure certificate prior to commencement of the contract.

Applications are via - https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record - at a fee of £23 which will need to be paid by card in full at the end of the application process. The cost of the application is only recoverable from the client once the contractor has started and that recovery of costs is via the expense process.

The successful candidate will be required to pass BPSS security clearance before confirmation of contract offer.

IR35 regulations

A CEST assessment has been carried out for this role and it has been deemed Inside Scope of IR35

Guidant Global (Airbus) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.