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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.
Were looking for someone with a strong background in real-time embedded software whos ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in ensuring flight software reliability, performance, and safety.
Youll 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.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working around core hours (optional 9/75 pattern)
- Hybrid working options
- 2528 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 youre an experienced Flight Software Engineer or Verification Specialist ready to contribute to mission-critical space systems, wed love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 13/10/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £85000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2025-10-13 09:55:08
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing advanced Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) products.
This role offers the chance to work across multiple development projects, applying innovative engineering solutions to complex, real-world problems.
What Youll Do
- Take technical ownership of system engineering activities across one or more IA product developments.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA and mechanical teams to define and deliver coherent technical solutions.
- Engage in requirements engineering, capturing, analysing and refining requirements across all design disciplines.
- Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through to development, verification, and customer delivery.
- Support bid proposals and provide technical input to customer discussions to ensure solutions meet end-user needs.
What Were Looking For
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years industry experience in systems engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture, and product validation/verification.
- Broad technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines, with expertise in at least one area.
- Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience using DOORS or similar tools for requirements management is an advantage.
- Must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of system design languages (UML, SysML) and techniques such as use-case analysis or trade studies.
- Experience preparing technical estimates for bids.
- Familiarity with mechanical and environmental qualification processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced System Engineer, or an electronics/software engineer looking to broaden their scope, to play a key role in the design of unique, high-assurance products used in critical national security applications.
Youll work with an innovative team tackling challenging technical problems and shaping solutions from concept to delivery.
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough,England
Start: 30/09/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-09-30 14:49:04
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Robotics Software Engineer - C++/Linux
Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a background in Robotic Operating Systems, working with C++ and Linux? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK's leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation?
If so, our client - an innovative "tech for good" start-up - is actively hiring for a position based in Cambridge, UK, supporting operations across their UK and EU functions.
The Robotics Software Engineer, based in Cambridge, will be responsible for:
Designing, developing, and testing software systems for advanced robots
Collaborating with electronics, mechatronics, and research teams in an Agile environment
Testing, debugging, and verifying written code
Travelling to field sites to support physical robots
To apply for this Robotics Software Engineer role, you should have:
A degree or master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Provable experience working with C++14 and Linux
Extensive experience with ROS1/ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
Familiarity with UML, microcontroller programming, embedded devices for robotics (e.G., NVIDIA Xavier/Jetson), Docker, Jira is beneficial
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
You will join a pioneering technology company with excellent career growth opportunities and profit share options.
To apply for this Robotics Software Engineer - C++/Linux role, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com Or call 01582 878828 / 07961158760 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-09-29 16:14:18
