Mission Control Systems Engineer (m/w/d)
The Mission
What you’ll be doing
For our cross-functional software development teams, we're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details & implementations.
Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems
Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system
Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts
Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments
Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown
Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows
Relevant Skills
Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving
Knowledge and application of modeling and simulation approaches
Advanced programming skills (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging
University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent
Strong problem solving capabilities
Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)
Fluent in English
Our Benefits
- Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
- Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)
- Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
- Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
- Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
- Free Deutschland ticket
- Discount on lunch meals
- Company bike via JobRad
- Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area
We Offer
At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded inclusive team that is highly motivated to create impact. We believe diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We support different life situations, and offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal life. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.
Benefits include:
Be part of the solution to climate change
Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models
Competitive salary
A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.
If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.