Principal Engineer - Test Systems Software Ajouter aux favoris

Bordeaux
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.

We're looking for a hands-on Principal Engineer to lead the technical direction of our Test Bench Control System software platform. You will combine deep software engineering expertise with architectural ownership and product-level thinking to ensure our platform reliably supports integrated engine hot-fire testing - with an architecture that can extend to broader test and ground operations as the program matures.

You will own the software platform that sits between test engineers and the real-time control layer: enabling operators to author, review, and deploy test sequences and configurable safety parameters onto PLC hardware - while providing the live data visualization, command interfaces, and traceability infrastructure that test campaigns depend on.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Principal Engineer, Test Systems Software you will:
  • Define and evolve the platform architecture spanning test sequence authoring, PLC configuration deployment, real-time data acquisition, and operator interfaces
  • Write production-grade code across the full stack while owning the technical roadmap and driving major architectural decisions
  • Translate test requirements and operational needs into feature specifications, managing scope and delivering incrementally toward operational capability
  • Build high-throughput data pipelines for real-time ingestion, processing, and visualization of high-rate sensor data
  • Design the full lifecycle for both operational sequences and configurable safety parameters
  • Define data acquisition standards including device configuration management and calibration traceability
  • Architect for high reliability, observability, and operational robustness in environments where software faults carry significant hardware and safety consequences
  • Collaborate with Test Bench Engineers, Propulsion, and Systems Engineering to align software capabilities with campaign requirements
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of five - setting engineering standards, guiding code reviews and design reviews, and balancing development velocity with the rigorous quality bar required for safety-critical infrastructure
What we would love to see from you

The ideal candidate will have:
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated architectural ownership and technical leadership
  • Strong backend expertise (e.g., Python, C#, or similar) with experience in real-time or near-real-time data processing pipelines
  • Experience with modern frontend technologies (TypeScript, Vue/React, WebSockets) for operator interfaces and live data dashboards
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and operating distributed service architectures
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and inter-process communication in low-latency environments
  • Experience designing software systems that integrate with PLCs or similar real-time controllers - understanding the boundaries between deterministic control and higher-level application logic
  • Familiarity with test bench infrastructure - instrumentation systems, sensor networks, command/response workflows, and procedural automation
  • Strong grasp of safety-critical software design: deterministic execution, fail-safe defaults, configuration validation, and safe deployment practices in systems where errors carry hardware consequences
  • Product ownership mindset with strong analytical thinking, technical judgment, and attention to detail
  • Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with high accountability for system readiness
Bonus qualifications:
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical domains - particularly propulsion test operations or environmental test systems
  • Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT or IEC 61131-3 programming
  • Knowledge of data acquisition hardware and software ecosystems (e.g., Beckhoff, Siemens, Measurement Computing)
  • Experience with hardware interface protocols and device communication (e.g., serial, CAN, Ethernet-based industrial protocols)
Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
  • We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
  • We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Publié le 2026-04-23

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