Requirements Manager/Solution Architect full_time

Astroscale UK is looking for a Requirements Manager / Solution Architect (SFIA REQM, ARCH & DBDS) with Space Engineering Domain knowledge to join our Software team at our brand-new state-of-the-art office in Harwell, UK. This position will be responsible for supporting the development and verification of the Satellite Reference Database (SRDB) for our future orbital debris missions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive experience in Space Software looking to take the next step in their career.

From a technical perspective, this role will focus on agreeing the requirements for the SRDB with the Astroscale stakeholders and defining the architecture of the SRDB application and ensuring the requirements are being met.

We are a fast-growing company where you can expand on your experience and develop your skills further to enable your team to deliver amazing results. Your role will help us make a difference every day by ensuring the software team is well placed to drive forward our missions and help to make space safer and more sustainable for future generations.

Responsibilities 

• Provide support and guidance to the software technical development of the complete flight software for a mission, helping the team to produce a solution which addresses the requirements upon the software.
• Fully understand the software development processes, and where necessary lead the creation of new processes.
• Awareness of industry standards and processes associated with flight software development.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to other (less senior) flight software engineers
• Reviewing work from other flight software engineers across quality, schedule and cost aspects
• Awareness of Astroscale’s position in the marketplace and our business goals and applying this knowledge accordingly to the technical solutions created.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor, master’s degree or PHD in computer science, software engineering or relevant engineering / science discipline.
• 10+ years of commercial experience in software development preferably in the space or aerospace domains
• Able to conceive/invent new software applications from a ‘blank sheet’
• Experience in mentoring, reviewing and guiding other engineers
• Experience of all stages of design lifecycle from initial concept to design, test, and operations.
• Experience of implementing software solutions on spacecraft missions
• Experience of data analysis and database design
• Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and approaches.
• Experience using design tools such as Capella, Enterprise Architect or equivalent UML.
• Knowledge of commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN and Spacewire.
• Experience in developing and implementing test plans for software applications.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive and self-managing, able to plan and effectively lead areas of responsibility whilst contributing collaboratively within a close-knit team.
• Understanding of secure software development.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of cFE and cFS flight software.
• Knowledge of ground segment architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum software development practices.
• Use of the SysML and/or UML modelling languages.
• Basic Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc.
• Development on Linux systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash).
• Knowledge of MATLAB
• Knowledge of assembler for microcontrollers.
• ESA PUS protocol

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events 

Location

Astroscale UK (Harwell), with potential for some travel to Astroscale Japan (Tokyo)

About Astroscale

We aim to deliver cutting edge technologies that will become part of routine commercial space operations by 2030.

Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build-up of debris in space.

Astroscale is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches. Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.