Software Engineer – Mission Control Software

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Python","Ruby on Rails","JavaScript","React","Vue.js","Git","Testing","Distributed systems","Real-time data processing"]

Software Engineer for the Mission Control team builds mission-critical backend and frontend software to support testing and operations for TEC’s Nyx orbital vehicle. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, build scalable distributed systems, collaborate with engineering and operations, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

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The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company
5 months ago

Software Engineer – Mission Control Software

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Job Summary

Software Engineer for the Mission Control team builds mission-critical backend and frontend software to support testing and operations for TEC’s Nyx orbital vehicle. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, build scalable distributed systems, collaborate with engineering and operations, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations.
  • •Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
  • •Build scalable systems that support expanding mission activities.
  • •Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needs.
  • •Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Key Requirements

  • •Must-have backend experience with Python and/or Ruby (on Rails).
  • •Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar).
  • •Experience with message brokers or event streaming systems (e.g., Redis Streams, Kafka).
  • •Experience building real-time data processing and ingestion systems.
  • •Experience with Git and automated testing frameworks.
Experience:Space
Skills:PythonRuby on RailsJavaScriptReactVue.jsGitTestingDistributed systemsReal-time data processing
Tech Stack:PythonRuby on RailsJavaScriptReactVue.jsRedisKafkaMinIOAWS S3GitCI/CD

Company Brief

The Exploration Company
Designs and develops reusable crewed and cargo spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. The company builds orbital transfer and return vehicles to enable routine transportation, research, and commercial services in space.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2018
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