Senior Flight Software Engineer

D-Orbit is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our Flight Software team, based in Lomazzo (CO).

In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission critical real-time embedded software, running on the D-Orbit latest generation On-Board Computers.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Contribute to the entire embedded software application lifecycle, focusing on requirements definition, design, coding, debugging and integration with the flight hardware, with a primary focus on OBC software

• Preparation of flight software deliverable documentation for project milestones

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team processes and methodologies, including identification, definition and maintenance of cross-projects building blocks

• Coordinate with subcontractors and software suppliers

Additional duties may be assigned as needed by each project, like:

• Define software system specifications during co-engineering activities with the system team

• Improve and develop new features to shared libraries

• Maintenance of existing flight software applications

• Support to AIV and HIL/SIL test activities

• Take part to reviews with stakeholders

• Mentor junior engineers

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in embedded software development, including definition of real-time SW architectures

• Experience delivering embedded software in any C-family language

• Knowledge of any typical embedded communication interfaces such as USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpW, MIL-STD-1553 and related protocols

• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (such as RTEMS or FreeRTOS) and/or operating systems targeted for embedded applications (such as any embedded Linux)

• Familiarity with with bug/SPR tracking and project management tools (Jira)

• Familiarity SW requirements elicitation, SW design and testing lifecycle in regulated environment (ideally ECSS standard)

• Experience using and configuring any common build tool chains or similar development environment (such as ANT, WAF, Makefile, Visual Studio, Jenkins etc.)

• Familiarity with Git versioning system or any similar DVCS

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

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

• Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of ECSS standards for OBC/Payload SW (PUS, OBCP, Savoir, etc.)

• Good understanding of CCSDS standards for telemetry and telecommand (including CFDP)

• Basic understanding of Assembly language

We offer a base salary range of €45,000–€60,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, location, and internal consistency across comparable roles.

Additional Benefits

• Meal vouchers

• Variable compensation

• Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services

• Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions

• Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are? Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're 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 frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll 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 what's possible!

D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a common ambition: to enable innovative, sustainable, and high-impact solutions across the space sector.

Why join D-Orbit?

• Work on missions that shape the future of space

• International and multidisciplinary environment

• Flexible working model

• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth

• High level of autonomy and ownership

Hiring Process: Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application Review – We carefully review applications that match the key requirements of the role. If your profile is selected for the next stage, a member of our People & Culture team will contact you directly. We genuinely appreciate every application, even when there is not a match for the current opportunity.

• Introduction Call – A conversation with the People & Culture team to get to know each other, discuss the opportunity, and align expectations.

• Technical and Team Interviews – One or more interviews focused on the skills, experience, and approach relevant to the role.

• Offer – If there is a strong mutual fit, we will share an offer and discuss the next steps.

The exact process may vary depending on the role. We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and appreciate your patience as we carefully evaluate applications. We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

NON-EU applicants: At this time, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence and is not a fully remote position. 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 don't 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