Software & Validation (On-Board & Ground) Engineer (RT-C/TEC-SWF/00699)

Job Introduction

Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. We have over 40 years’ experience in supporting the space sector: Since the creation of the European Space Agency (ESA), our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. 

Serco and Proud - Make a difference every day.

Join our great Team from the Netherlands as a Software & Validation (On-Board & Ground) Engineer. We look forward to meet you, so apply quickly to become one of our first applicants.

Role Responsibility

The contractor will be assigned to the Flight Software Systems Section of the Software Systems Division, in the function of on-board software system engineer, and will be in charge of the following (initial) tasks:

• Supporting a variety of ESA space missions in the field of real-time embedded software and systems;
• Participating in the full development lifecycle of the mission and on-board software;
• Identifying technical risks and critical areas in the development process while assisting in their resolution;
• Applying the principles of mission & safety critical software development across multiple disciplines;
• Providing expert technical support and consultancy to general studies in the field of real-time embedded software systems, flight software systems development and software validation facilities focused on both simulated environments and hardware in the loop.

Successful Candidate

• Master degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.

In particular, experience with:

• Modern software engineering methods and tools;
• Real-time embedded software and Real Time Kernels;
• Software development projects and knowledge of all phases of the software development lifecycle;
• Programming languages: C, Ada, C++ and/or others;
• Micro-processors such as SPARC LEON, ARM, multicore’s etc;
• Communication protocols (Mil-1553, SpaceWire, CAN);
• Software Engineering Standards such as the ECSS-E-ST-40C;
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems would be an advantage;
• Be able to function as part of a team;
• Because of the operational nature of the support, a proactive and flexible attitude will be required.

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Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Exciting relocation package​ (if applicable) 

• Company events

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
• Pension

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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