Lead Flight Payload Software Engineer role at ReOrbit will lead the design and development of robust mission‑critical flight payload software for current satellite product lines UKKO, SILTA and future missions. This opportunity will enable you to drive the direction, experience and growth of the flight payload software team.

This role can be based either in our headquarters in Helsinki, Finland or in Bristol, UK. We are looking for an experienced dynamic leader able to take authority, inspire and guide the team in a trans‑national agile environment. Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with the other software teams and wider discipline throughout the full product lifecycle is essential.

It is an exciting chance to join a dynamic start‑up, with the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of space data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and lead development of robust mission‑critical flight payload software systems.
• Take technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process.
• Team leadership of flight software engineers and mentoring of early careers.
• Analyse customer requirements and flow‑down into the software design and risk identification.
• Ensure that the design balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements.
• Deliver technical documents and estimates for proposals and reviews.
• Assist in defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and work packages.
• Enforce configuration management of all data related to flight payload software.
• Support reviews at all levels of the design, development and testing.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors on technical issues.
• Provide support to Assembly, Integration and Test teams.
• Perform Work Package Management tasks, including assigning work to the team, monitoring performance and escalating major issues or risks to project management.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working with mission critical software.
• Experience on satellite projects; experience with operations is an advantage.
• Ability to analyse data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes.
• Comfortable working closely with external vendors and consortium partners; enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Fluent written and spoken skills in English.

What does ReOrbit do?

ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. Thanks to a flexible software‑first architecture, all of these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.

ReOrbit’s top‑notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in‑house software, procure hardware from the best‑in‑class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiary in Bariloche, Argentina.

Working at ReOrbit

At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength.

Benefits

• Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard.
• Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space.
• Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance – but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor.
• We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion.
• We support relocation and integration into Finnish society.

Please, submit your application as soon as possible – we are excited to hear from you and can’t wait to discover your unique skills and experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ReOrbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.