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Head Of Software Engineering
Posted on Dec. 24, 2024
- Helsinki, Finland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

About this role
ReOrbit is looking for a motivated Head of Software Engineering, SW Architect, to join the team at our HQ in Helsinki, Finland or London, UK. We are looking for an experienced SW architect level engineer who is proactive and confident with strong communication and people leadership skills. This is a pivotal role as you will oversee the entire software development lifecycle (including design, development, integration, and maintenance) of software components along with support of system integration and test for all projects across the company.
As the Head of Software Engineering, you will provide strategic vision, inspiration as well as lead and grow the software team. You will be responsible for the satellite end to end software including the Dynamic Satellite Simulator overview for our new project, as well as supporting other projects across the company. The focus will be assuring the SW architecture does not deviate from platform to platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a project with major industry players, and pushing the boundaries of existing space data technology.
Responsibilities
- Software requirements specification definition
- Software V&V documentation management
- Flight software design definition, including:
- Functionalities definition
- Architecture definition (based on the actual ReOrbit philosophy)
- Core Executive Services definition and implementation.
- Apps definition and implementation
- Functional ICDs
- User manuals
- Interface with HW design team
- Make sure low-level SW (Embedded) and low-level communication protocols are implementable within the frame of the flight software
- Budget of telemetries and commands and timing requirements.
- Test plan and reports definition
- Dynamic Satellite Simulator overview and design definition, including:
- Level of realism
- Need for emulation.
- Need virtualization.
- User manuals
Skills & Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years working within satellite flight software engineering or similar areas within the space industry (excluding nanosats or microsats) or automotive industry
- Strong communication and people leadership skill
- Knowledge on Linux, Visual Studio Code, and NASA Core Flight System
- Knowledge on Real Time Operative Systems (preferred RTEMS or VxWorks)
- Knowledge on Robot Framework, Rubys
- Knowledge on specification and acceptance of Dynamic Satellite Simulators
- Knowledge on Enterprise Architect software
- Knowledge on bridging the gap between software and hardware engineering.
- Knowledge of applicable CCSDS norms and recommendations related to SW
- Capability on lean design and development techniques. Knowledge on agile tools (preferred Jira)
- Knowledge and professional experience of the full lifecycle of satellite systems.
- High level system software design capability
- Ability to analyze data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes
- Knowledge of software project management
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
- Fluent written and spoken skills in English
What does ReOrbit do?
ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.
ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiary in Bariloche, Argentina.
Working at ReOrbit
At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength.
We offer
- Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard
- Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space
- Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor
- We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion (warning – not easy to compete with existing ones)
Location of the role
- This role can be based either at our HQ in Helsinki, Finland or London, UK. We support relocation to Helsinki, and integration into Finnish society, find some experiences about relocation here. If your preferred home base would be UK, we expect you to have a right to work in the UK as well as willingness to travel to Helsinki on a frequent basis.
Please, submit your application as soon as possible, at the latest by January 6, 2025- we are excited to hear from you and can’t wait to discover your unique skills and experiences.
For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.
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