Aerospace Software Engineer

Aerospace Software Engineer

We design, build and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the Earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases. 

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will develop the onboard software of our stratospheric platforms.
 

Your responsibilities will be
 

• Contribute to the C++ software development in our flight vehicle’s onboard computer

• Interface with servomotors, cameras, and other peripherals and sensors
• Design automatic fault detection and recovery algorithms
• Optimize low-level functions
• Flight logs processing and automation using python scripting and APIs. 
• Running hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations
• Design and follow test processes
• Coordinate with mechanical and electronics engineers regarding system interdependencies
• Participate in test flights

Location

This is a  position for EU nationals or work permit holders based in Barcelona. Remote work possible once a week.

Your Skills

• Proactivity, drive, and ownership
• 10+ years experience in software development for robotics or embedded systems
• C/C++ 
• Python
• Linux systems
• Git
• Sensors, actuators, and single-board computers
• Knowledge of PCB design is a plus.

What We Offer

• An exciting startup culture where you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization.
• You will be part of an enthusiastic, international and motivated team of professionals who are committed to building unique technologies, being rigorous, and finding novel solutions to interesting problems.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 
• A commitment that you will never be bored.