Ground Software Engineer (all genders)

Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany! Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape. As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence.

If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us! ## Your Mission - Spend at least 50% of your time on hands-on software development. - Translate user and customer needs into clear feature specifications. - Contribute to technical roadmaps and development priorities. - Define and evolve the architecture of our ground software stack. - Develop production-grade backend and frontend software. - Design and implement scalable, observable, and operationally robust systems. - Ensure safe commanding workflows and reliable telemetry reception. - Balance development speed with long-term maintainability, quality, and testability. - Collaborate closely with the Mission Operations, Flight Dynamics, AIT, and Flight Software teams. - Support interface definition and integration of external MCS solutions with existing in-house TMTC systems. ## Your Background - You have 3+ years of professional software development experience. - You bring strong backend development skills in Python, C/C++, Go, or similar languages, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and API design. - You are familiar with modern web technologies, including JavaScript, REST APIs, and WebSockets. - You have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud. - You understand ground-segment concepts, including telemetry, telecommanding, and mission operations, and are familiar with space communication standards such as CCSDS. - You bring strong analytical skills, sound technical judgment, and attention to detail, with a strong focus on software quality and testing. - You are comfortable working independently while staying aligned with the software architecture, the team’s technical direction, and customer needs. - You have very good communication and collaboration skills and experience working in agile software development environments. ## What We Offer - Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites.

Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry. - Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration. - We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management. - An annual training budget of 1.500€. - A contribution to your Urban Sports membership as well as a discount on public transportation. - A 20% contribution to your private pension plan. - Access to Corporate Benefits - a website with many discounts for various brands. - We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.