Software Engineer - Mission Control Software

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. Join us as a Software Engineer – Mission Control Software, where you will develop mission-critical software that powers our integrated testing and mission operations. You will primarily work on our Mission Control Software and build supporting tools used by flight controllers and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as a Software Engineer - Ground Segment you will: Develop robust software used in testing and mission operationsContribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deploymentBuild scalable systems that support TEC’s expanding mission activitiesCollaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needsWrite performant, maintainable, and well-documented codeEnsure reliability through automated testing and operational validationSupport users and contribute to improving development workflows and toolingMentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture What we would love to see from you The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience with backend development using Python and/or Ruby (on Rails)Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar)Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and design principlesExperience with message brokers or event streaming systems (e.g., Redis Streams, Kafka)Experience building systems for real-time data processing and ingestionFamiliarity with object storage solutions (e.g., MinIO, AWS S3) for handling large datasetsExperience with version control systems such as GitFamiliarity with automated testing frameworksAbility to design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systemsSolid understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practicesExperience working in agile software development environmentsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail with the ability to balance quality and delivery speedMotivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Bonus Qualifications Experience with relational or time-series database technologiesExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS or AzureFamiliarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelinesExperience in the space industry or other safety-critical domains Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.