Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Reflex Aerospace is looking for staff software engineers to join a SW team of 20+ engineers working on real satellite projects, both in operation and in development. A staff-level engineer's differentiating trait is the execution of tasks that involve substantial complexity and require coordination between multiple software engineers or across different teams.

What you'll do

• Hands-on software development (at least 50%, depending on the domain and role).
• Lead the execution of complex initiatives spanning multiple tasks and epics, layers of the technical stack, and teams.
• Contributions to technical roadmaps.
• Setting high standards for technical excellence and software quality.
• Act as a hub for technical communication between the software team and other teams (systems, mission operations, AOCS, etc.) to define interfaces and ensure the system works end-to-end.
• Leading and contributing to design reviews, code walkthroughs, complex technical discussions.
• Mentorship — providing training and day-to-day guidance to the Software team.

What you'll need

• At least 8 years of professional experience in at least two of the following domains: space flight software, space payload software, embedded software, real-time mission-critical software, mission control software, software validation and verification, product assurance/RAMS/security, or development tools and infrastructure.
• Ownership of challenging technical topics.
• Very good communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to work independently while staying aligned with the existing software architecture, the team's development vector, and customer needs.
• Focus on detail, quality, and testing.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Experience with industry standards such as ECSS, DO-178, IEC 61508, etc.

Nice to have

• Experience in one or more roles: technical lead, software architect, software systems engineer, or technical authority for an area critical to the business.

What they offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• 30 days paid vacation, including company holiday on April 12th (International Day of Human Spaceflight).
• Company-sponsored Urban Sports Club membership and public transport discount.
• Berlin office in the heart of Friedrichshain, easily accessible by transit.