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Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!
Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.
As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!
Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.
As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!
Your Mission:
- Spend at least 50% of your time on hands-on software development.
- Translate user and customer needs into clear feature specifications.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps and development priorities.
- Define and evolve the architecture of our ground software stack.
- Develop production-grade backend and frontend software.
- Design and implement scalable, observable, and operationally robust systems.
- Ensure safe commanding workflows and reliable telemetry reception.
- Balance development speed with long-term maintainability, quality, and testability.
- Collaborate closely with the Mission Operations, Flight Dynamics, AIT, and Flight Software teams.
- Support interface definition and integration of external MCS solutions with existing in-house TMTC systems.
Your Background:
- You have 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- You bring strong backend development skills in Python, C/C++, Go, or similar languages, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and API design.
- You are familiar with modern web technologies, including JavaScript, REST APIs, and WebSockets.
- You have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.
- You understand ground-segment concepts, including telemetry, telecommanding, and mission operations, and are familiar with space communication standards such as CCSDS.
- You bring strong analytical skills, sound technical judgment, and attention to detail, with a strong focus on software quality and testing.
- You are comfortable working independently while staying aligned with the software architecture, the team’s technical direction, and customer needs.
- You have very good communication and collaboration skills and experience working in agile software development environments.
What We Offer:
- Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
- Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.
- We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
- An annual training budget of 1.500€.
- A contribution to your Urban Sports membership as well as a discount on public transportation.
- A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
- Access to Corporate Benefits - a website with many discounts for various brands.
- We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.
About us
Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual-use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload-centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning-fast innovation for our customers.
