Software Assurance Engineer (Satellites)

Software Assurance Engineer (Satellites)

Constellr

Remote or Hybrid, Germany

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust Software Product Assurance (PA) programme, reporting directly to the Product Assurance Manager.
• Take end-to-end ownership of Software Product Assurance across both flight and ground software for our satellite constellation.
• Ensure rigorous application of software configuration management and release processes, maintaining strong version control, traceability, and engineering discipline.
• Enforce compliance with safety-critical and mission-critical software standards, with a strong focus on risk reduction and failure prevention.
• Define and oversee software testing, verification, and validation strategies across all development and delivery phases.
• Investigate, manage, and resolve software anomalies throughout development, testing, integration, and operational phases.
• Support Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) activities, ensuring software readiness and compliance at every stage.
• Coordinate and lead software deliveries from suppliers, ensuring alignment with internal standards, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Participate in subcontractor reviews and key technical meetings, working closely with procurement engineers and Product Assurance stakeholders.
• Balance the demands of rapid development cycles with the need to maintain strong Product Assurance and software quality standards in a fast-paced space environment.

About You

Essential Experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in Flight Software Product Assurance within the space industry.
• Strong understanding of software testing, verification, and validation in safety-critical environments.
• Experience with embedded flight software for satellites, spacecraft platforms, or payload systems (experience with FDIR highly desirable).
• Strong proficiency in software configuration management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-80C (Software Product Assurance) and ECSS-E-ST-40C (Software Engineering).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and anomaly investigation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a proactive approach to risk identification and escalation.
• Strong team mindset, with a desire to help build and shape a growing organisation.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and delivering in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with automation, scripting, or AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g. prompt-based workflows).
• Exposure to high-growth or start-up aerospace environments.
• Broader understanding of end-to-end spacecraft systems engineering lifecycles.