An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Validation & Verification Engineer to join a leading flight software team working on cutting-edge space missions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to next-generation orbital debris removal and satellite servicing projects, a truly unique opportunity to make an impact on the future of space sustainability.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in real-time embedded software who’s ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in ensuring flight software reliability, performance, and safety.

You’ll be responsible for the verification and validation (V&V) of onboard flight software for satellite missions, defining solutions based on system requirements and collaborating across subsystems to ensure robust, high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Participate in the validation and verification of flight software for satellite onboard computers.
- Review technical specifications and requirements documents (SRS, ICD, SDD, etc.).
- Design, implement, and automate test cases and scripts.
- Develop and maintain test environments and simulators.
- Identify and implement test equipment solutions.
- Collaborate with subsystem teams to define software needs and interfaces.
- Contribute to technical reviews and knowledge sharing across projects.

Essential Skills:

- Proven experience designing and automating test cases for real-time embedded software.
- Strong programming ability in Python, including dependency and environment management.
- Experience in software validation facilities (numerical, hybrid, or hardware-based).
- Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows.
- Background in space software verification and validation (C/C++).
- Understanding of communication protocols (PUS, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire).
- Knowledge of ECSS standards, especially ECSS-E-ST-40C.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Proactive, self-managing, and able to take ownership while working collaboratively.

Desirable Skills:

- Experience with RTOS platforms (VxWorks or RTEMS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and UML.
- Experience with Linux environments, shell scripting, and QT-based applications.
- Knowledge of cFS framework, SPARC V8 or PowerPC architectures.
- Understanding of mission design lifecycles from concept to operations.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive salary
- Flexible working around core hours (optional 9/75 pattern)
- Hybrid working options
- 25–28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay
- Relocation support & visa sponsorship (where applicable)
- Modern, state-of-the-art workspace
- Regular team and social events
- Opportunity to work with an international team on pioneering space technology

If you’re an experienced Flight Software Engineer or Verification Specialist ready to contribute to mission-critical space systems, we’d love to hear from you.

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