Ground Software Engineer (all genders)

Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.

As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!

Your Mission:

• Spend at least 50% of your time on hands-on software development.
• Translate user and customer needs into clear feature specifications.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and development priorities.
• Define and evolve the architecture of our ground software stack.
• Develop production-grade backend and frontend software.
• Design and implement scalable, observable, and operationally robust systems.
• Ensure safe commanding workflows and reliable telemetry reception.
• Balance development speed with long-term maintainability, quality, and testability.
• Collaborate closely with the Mission Operations, Flight Dynamics, AIT, and Flight Software teams.
• Support interface definition and integration of external MCS solutions with existing in-house TMTC systems.

Your Background:

• You have 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• You bring strong backend development skills in Python, C/C++, Go, or similar languages, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and API design.
• You are familiar with modern web technologies, including JavaScript, REST APIs, and WebSockets.
• You have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.
• You understand ground-segment concepts, including telemetry, telecommanding, and mission operations, and are familiar with space communication standards such as CCSDS.
• You bring strong analytical skills, sound technical judgment, and attention to detail, with a strong focus on software quality and testing.
• You are comfortable working independently while staying aligned with the software architecture, the team’s technical direction, and customer needs.
• You have very good communication and collaboration skills and experience working in agile software development environments.

What We Offer:

• Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.
• We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
• An annual training budget of 1.500€.
• A contribution to your Urban Sports membership as well as a discount on public transportation.
• A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
• Access to Corporate Benefits - a website with many discounts for various brands.
• We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.