Spacecraft Flight Software Developers

Hertfordshire  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Proteus Europe are currently seeking an experienced Spacecraft Flight Software Developers for one of our clients based in the UK. This project will involve you being part of the team developing the ExoMars Rover Vehicle mission. The ExoMars Rover is planned to be launched in 2018 and will carry a comprehensive suite of instruments dedicated to exobiology and geological research. The nominal mission duration is 218 Martian sols.

To achieve this a sophisticated suite of onboard software has to be developed and undergo a very comprehensive integration, test and verification program.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities will be the integration and validation of the flight software. This will include producing test specifications, test procedures and the running of those tests. The work will also include the analysis, debugging and correction of any problems identified.

Qualifications and Competencies
Applicants shall have a university degree, in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification.

Experience (essential)
- Experience in development of Embedded Real Time software
- Experience with software engineering standards for mission critical software
- Fluency in English, both in speech and writing
- Able to carry on activities and interact in a complex teamwork environment
- Able to work independently
- The ability to multi-task efficiently; working on multiple activities

The following skills and experience are not mandatory but would be considered highly desirable.

- Knowledge of ESA ECSS Software Standards
- Spacecraft Flight Software Development Experience
- Experience with the following software tools - Cygwin, Vi, emacs, make, Doxygen, Logiscope Audit, Logiscope Rulechecker, gcc, linecounter
- Experience with flight software validation facilities
- Experience with flight software processor emulators

In view of the complex interaction with numerous entities, candidates should have good communication skills and the capability to work in a complex environment with complex task. Good practical and analytical skills are also required.

For the first step in the recruitment process, please get in touch with me and I will chat with you in more detail about this role and the next stage of the recruitment process. I look forward to hearing from you.

Start date
01/06/16
Duration
18 months
From
PROTEUS EUROPE
Published at
27.05.2016
Project ID:
1137105
Contract type
Freelance
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