About the jobAre you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit?

To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering?

A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?We are looking for a Space Software Engineer to join our team at ESA's ESAC premises in Madrid, Spain.In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Spanish Space Surveillance and Tracking (S3T) project.About the client and locationThe European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) is the European Space Agency's (ESA) base in Villanueva de la Canada, Madrid, Spain.

ESAC is responsible for all of ESA's research into astronomy and solar system exploration, as well as being the location of ESA's space telescope.

It is from here that archives are stored on ESA's science missions, which are then made accessible for researchers all around the world.Tasks and activitiesThe scope of work will include:- Support the development of S3T operational Software, in particular for the S3T Operations Centre (S3TOC) subsystem, developed in the context of industrial activities.- Support the S3T team (System/SW Engineers, Radar Engineer, Space Debris experts) during the development and evolution of the SW for the S3T system.- Support the deployment, validation and operations of S3T applications developed by industry.- Support Software Development teams with the specification of Software Requirements.- Support to R&D studies related to the Software/System development, undertaken in the framework of the S3T Project.Skills and experienceThe following skills and experience are mandatory:- University Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.- Experience in traditional and model based software engineering.- Experience in data modelling and database design.- Experience in requirements management.- Experience with Enterprise Architect modelling tool.- Experience with technologies used by the SOCCI SDE: Atlassian's Jira and Confluence, Sonarqube, Nexus, Jenkins, Gitlab.- Knowledge of concurrent programming techniques, in particular C++ and Python.- Knowledge of distributed processing frameworks, in particular Kafka.- Knowledge of web application and web service technologies.- Knowledge of Standards (Engineering and Quality, in particular the ECSS standards).- Technology trends' awareness and interest in R&D. In particular GPGPU, blockchain technologies, AI and machine learning may be considered to be studied and/or used in the S3T project in the future.- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Spanish is an asset.- Eligibility for security clearance from your national security administration.The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:- Experience in test management, in particular knowledge of automated test frameworks like Robot.- Knowledge of microservices architectures, in particular dockerisation and orchestration.- Working experience with Java.- Knowledge of Storm and Zookeeper.Why should you apply?- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge.

This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.About StarionStarion, a rebranded entity of RHEA Group, provides space consultancy and engineering services.

With over 30 years of expertise, Starion delivers innovative solutions for space, defense, and critical infrastructure across Europe, leveraging technologies like AI and quantum.

Our teams contribute to world-leading space projects, addressing challenges like climate change and civil security.

Located across Europe, Starion works closely with clients, providing tailored engineering services and developing cutting-edge systems.How to applyLooking to take your career to the next level or find out more details about this opportunity?

Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to Starion's Recruitment team at ****** no later than 10 March 2025.Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.