Embedded Software Engineer Space applications

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

As part of setting up a new embedded space software development workshop, we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer specialized in space applications.

Their main mission will be to develop a first representative embedded software, intended to run on a real onboard computer, by applying the methods, tools, and development, test, and validation rules defined in the new workshop.

This first piece of software will notablyinvolve implementing the PUS 1 – Telecommand Verification Serviceand PUS 17 – Test Serviceservices, in line with the requirements and profiles applicable to the project.

The candidate must therefore be able to develop functional software quickly, while working from the outset within a framework compatible with ECSS and ISO 9001 practices, as well as the quality rules defined by the company.

Job Description

• Development:

  • Analyze the interfaces and constraints of the available onboard computer.

  • Define the necessary software architecture.

  • Implement the PUS 1 and PUS 17 services.

  • Develop functions in C and/or Rust, according to the architecture and rules defined by the workshop.

  • Develop test tools and scripts in Python.

  • Integrate the software onto the target computer.

  • Carry out the first functional tests on the actual hardware.

  • Quickly diagnose and fix issues encountered.

• Working within the new workshop: The candidate will be one of the first operational users of the innovative development workshop.

• Good knowledge of the CCSDS / ECSS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS)ecosystem is important for this role.

• Hands-on experience with PUS 1 and/or PUS 17would obviously be a major advantage.

• Validation on real equipment and simulation

• AI and accelerated development: however, the software produced must remain fully under the engineer's control.

Requirements

• Engineering or university degree in computer science, electronics, embedded systems, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development; I would personally be more flexible on seniority for this role than for the other two positions.

• Very strong command of C.

• Experience with Rust strongly appreciated.

• Very strong command of Python for automation and testing.

• Experience developing on microprocessors / microcontrollers / embedded computers.

• Experience with cross-compilation and integration on real targets.

• Good knowledge of Git and modern software development practices.

• Experience with test automation.

• Understanding of software/hardware validation challenges.

• Knowledge of CCSDS / ECSS / PUS strongly appreciated.

• Experience with embedded space software is a significant advantage.

• Professional-level English.

• French nationality is required due to restricted-access projects.

Highly valued

• PUS experience, especially PUS 1 / PUS 17.

• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments.

• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop / Hardware-in-the-Loop environments.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

• Competitive salary and benefits.