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effectively lead areas of responsibility whilst contributing collaboratively within a close-knit team.\nFluent in French and English\nBe eligible and registered to work within Europe\nDesirable:\nExperience developing software for the aerospace sector, including on platforms such as VxWorks or RTEMS.\nExperience across all stages of the mission design lifecycle, from initialconcept through design, test, and operations.\nFamiliaritywith UML.\nFamiliaritywith commonly used protocols and standards for communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Spacewire.\nKnowledge ofthecFSsoftwareframework.\nDevelopment on Linux-based systems.\nCore competencies\nDemonstrates behaviours in line with Astroscale values (mission and people focused, transparent, innovative and pioneering, diverse and customer focused).\nProactive, able to build working relationships, mentoring & knowledge sharing\nLocation\nAstroscale France (Toulouse), with some hybrid working\nWhat we offer\nAt Astroscale, we believe that when 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