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Astroscale

On-orbit satellite servicing and debris removal

Flight Software Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience developing embedded real-time software in C/C++.
  • Understanding of deterministic, multi-threaded software systems.
  • Experience with hardware interfacing, debugging, and system integration.
  • Familiarity with Git and CI/CD environments.
  • Professional proficiency in English and French.
  • Eligibility to work in the European Union and ability to obtain security clearance in France.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate real-time flight software for Astroscale spacecraft.
  • Integrate GNC, computer vision, and spacecraft subsystem capabilities into onboard software.
  • Define and maintain software interfaces and contribute to flight software architecture.
  • Develop and execute software verification and validation activities, including SIL and HIL testing.
  • Support system integration, technical reviews, and collaboration across engineering teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks or RTEMS.
  • Experience in aerospace, avionics, robotics, or other safety-critical systems.
  • Familiarity with CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire, or similar protocols.
  • Knowledge of cFS and Linux-based development environments.
  • Understanding of spacecraft development, testing, or operations.

About the Company

Astroscale

On-orbit satellite servicing and debris removal

Astroscale provides on-orbit satellite servicing to extend mission lifetimes and reduce space debris. Its offerings include End-of-Life services (ELSA-d and ELSA-M) to capture and de-orbit defunct satellites, Active Debris Removal (ADRAS-J) to approach and inspect debris, Life Extension (LEXI) for in-orbit refueling planned for 2026, and in-situ space situational awareness (ISSA) to monitor the space environment. It enables docking plates attached pre-launch to allow future servicing or removal, serving governments (JAXA, UK Space Agency, ESA) and commercial operators (Eutelsat, OneWeb). Its goal is to create a sustainable space environment by enabling safe rendezvous, servicing, and debris removal in low Earth orbit and geostationary orbit and by shaping regulations for responsible space activity.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2013

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