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Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. We want you as a talented Flight Software Engineer to help us in our mission by developing and testing critical software responsible for the operation of our lunar lander projects. You will be part of the Future Projects team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines. Key Responsibilities Duties In your capacity as a Future Projects Flight Software Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include: Taking ownership of the software architecture, components, and interfaces Owning the requirements for the software sub-system Being responsible for implementation of the Flight software modules (Sub-system) Being responsible for writing clean unit tests Collaborating with other teams (e.g. Avionics, GNC, Propulsion) to ensure seamless integration of the software into the test framework Being responsible for integrated tests (with Hardware and Simulated) Actively participating in system-level tests and provide support for troubleshooting and resolving integration issues What we would love to see from you Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in developing software architectures for aerospace or similar complex systems. Proven experience in real-time distributed system design, implementation, and debugging, with a focus on timing constraints, synchronization, and deterministic behavior in safety-critical applications. Strong background in software development, with proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink. Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HIL) and software in the loop (SIL) testing methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience with NASA cFS is considered advantageous. Understanding of Communication protocols such as: TCP/IP, UART, CAN Bus and serialization. Familiarity with debuggers (GDB, LLDB). Nice to have Knowledge of safety and real-time critical software and familiarity with RTOS Experience with RTEMS is considered advantageous 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.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.