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Software Assurance Engineer – Satellites
constellrSoftware Assurance Engineer ensuring software quality and compliance within a satellite constellation for climate resilience. Collaborating across disciplines in a fast-moving space environment.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust Software Product Assurance (PA) programme, reporting directly to the Product Assurance Manager
- Take end-to-end ownership of Software Product Assurance across both flight and ground software for our satellite constellation
- Ensure rigorous application of software configuration management and release processes, maintaining strong version control, traceability, and engineering discipline
- Enforce compliance with safety-critical and mission-critical software standards, with a strong focus on risk reduction and failure prevention
- Define and oversee software testing, verification, and validation strategies across all development and delivery phases
- Investigate, manage, and resolve software anomalies throughout development, testing, integration, and operational phases
- Support Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) activities, ensuring software readiness and compliance at every stage
- Coordinate and lead software deliveries from suppliers, ensuring alignment with internal standards, schedules, and quality expectations
- Participate in subcontractor reviews and key technical meetings, working closely with procurement engineers and Product Assurance stakeholders
- Balance the demands of rapid development cycles with the need to maintain strong Product Assurance and software quality standards in a fast-paced space environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
- Proven experience in Flight Software Product Assurance within the space industry
- Strong understanding of software testing, verification, and validation in safety-critical environments
- Experience with embedded flight software for satellites, spacecraft platforms, or payload systems (experience with FDIR highly desirable)
- Strong proficiency in software configuration management tools and processes
- Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-80C (Software Product Assurance) and ECSS-E-ST-40C (Software Engineering)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and anomaly investigation
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a proactive approach to risk identification and escalation
- Strong team mindset, with a desire to help build and shape a growing organisation
- Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and delivering in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options
- Competitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees
- Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, scientific excellence, and real-world impact
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Hard Skills & Tools
Software TestingSoftware VerificationSoftware ValidationSoftware Configuration Management ToolsRisk ManagementAnomaly InvestigationVersion ControlTraceabilityEngineering DisciplineFDIR
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingProactive Risk IdentificationTeam MindsetIndependent Work