Software Engineer - Mission Control Software

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
• Build scalable systems that support TECs expanding mission activities
• Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needs
• Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Ensure reliability through automated testing and operational validation
• Support users and contribute to improving development workflows and tooling
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

What we would love to see from you

• 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 principles
• Experience with message brokers or event streaming systems (e.g., Redis Streams, Kafka)
• Experience building systems for real-time data processing and ingestion
• Familiarity with object storage solutions (e.g., MinIO, AWS S3) for handling large datasets
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks
• Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
• Experience working in agile software development environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to balance quality and delivery speed
• Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Bonus qualifications

• Experience with relational or time-series database technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in the space industry or other safety-critical domains