Software AIV Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights At D-Orbit were pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011 our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontierprofitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team youll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of whats possible!

D-Orbit is seeking a Software AIV Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team.

This position requires a versatile professional who combines expertise in Python programming in-depth knowledge of electronics and experience in the space industry.

The main objective of your work will be designing and developing automated test procedures for the verification of flight software of avionic platforms used on board of our spacecrafts validated in Engineering Model of the Spacecraft representative of the Flight Model.

The job will also focus on the AIV testing support during subsystem system and spacecraft integration with emphasis on hardware-software integration and electronic board validation.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

Script development for testing the subsystem and system (e.g. from satellite sensors and actuators up to the AOCS system)

Validation of features including integration with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test suites V&V technical documentation

Test scenarios definitions against embedded software requirements

Support the HW engineer in procedure maintenance support for Non Conformance improvement and delta design analysis

Prepare work instructions and test procedures for Manufacturing operators to upload and test the flight SW

Contributing to the continuous improvement of the teams processes methodologies and test framework

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in embedded software development.

Experience delivering embedded software in any C-family language

Proven ability to design develop and deliver an application in Python language

Knowledge of any typical embedded communication interfaces such as RS232 RS485 USART SPI I2C CAN

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

Degree in any relevant area such as computer engineering electronic engineering aerospace engineering robotics or automation.

Proficient in using electronic lab instruments (oscilloscope multimeter spectrum analyzer power supply electronic load etc.)

Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in writing engineering documents (requirements specifications Validation & Verification plan ICD etc.) and test procedures

Experience in defining software system specifications and software requirements

good knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Good familiarity with common design patterns used in OOP

Good familiarity with the Git versioning system or any similar DVCS

Good familiarity with Labview language and PLC Siemens

Fluency in Italian

Hiring Process:

Heres how our hiring process workssimple and straightforward:

• Application review: We go through all applications but well only reach out to candidates who closely match what were looking for.
  If you dont hear from us it means were not moving forward with your application at this time but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!
• First chat: Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations motivation for change and goals.
• Technical interviews: Next youll have one or two technical interviews focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.
• Offer: If all goes well well send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview but sometimes things take longer than wed like and updates might be a bit slow. If youve got any questions just reach out to us!

Were excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job so you need VISA to work in Italy
At this time we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities many others are location-independent and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we dont measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit diversity and inclusivity are not just values they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected valued and celebrated for their unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but it also leads to better decision making innovation and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe supported and empowered to share their ideas and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.