Software/Embedded Software Developer - Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

MaiaSpace is a European space tech company, designing, manufacturing and operating competitive and sustainable solutions for space mobility. We are driven by the belief that access to space is a major enabler for a better and more sustainable life on Earth, addressing the challenges faced by humanity: climate, resources, connectivity, and data. Our aim is to successfully design and test a cost-effective and reusable mini‑launch vehicle by 2026.

Software/Embedded Software Developer – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

The position is intended for a Software/Embedded software Engineer within the Control Command EGSE team of MaiaSpace’s Avionics Group. The role covers software development and testing for the family of Control Benches and EGSE products in various application contexts.

• Definition and development of Ground EGSE units for specific Launch System functions.
• Software integration and testing of EGSE units in development platform (HWIL/IronBird‑like aviation).
• Management of software product cycle of EGSE units, including updates and evolution.
• Development of supporting software for EGSE products.

The position will also engage in day‑to‑day team activities and may participate in other activities depending on experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C language on Linux platforms compliant with software quality standards such as MISRA C.
• Design, implement, and optimize software EGSE unit functions.
• Integrate new unit interfaces for dedicated functions, including industrial buses.
• Manage software configuration and repository (Gitlab).
• Validate units in Control Bench family platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate software solutions with hardware components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software development and automation.
• Work within agile methodologies to ensure efficient and adaptive project management (AGILE‑MSAFE).

Requirements

General Competences & Abilities

• Proficiency in software/electrical/electronic engineering.
• Proficiency in C programming language.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with HMI interfaces.
• Competence with electrical interfaces and communication networks (Ethernet).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to French Guiana as part of job requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with coding means and tools used in industrial automation (e.g., PLC programming, SCADA systems).
• Experience with virtualisation and/or container platforms.
• Previous experience in industrial automation or related fields.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Understanding of network protocols and communication standards used in automation (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA).
• Experience with validation of industrial sites and/or satellite validation platforms (EGSE).

Other Attributes

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Qualification

• Engineering degree (Bac+5 or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Electronics engineering, and Embedded systems.
• Other degrees may be considered depending on the candidate’s career path and relevant experience in industrial automation, EGSE or related domains.
• Profile with 2 to 7 years of experience.

Working at MaiaSpace

You will be joining a friendly multi‑disciplinary team, comprised of multi‑skilled people, following Agile and Scrum methodologies. This means that your role and responsibility may evolve over time with varied assignments and challenges depending on priorities and competences. Your work will be hands‑on and in close contact with the final product. We are open‑minded, transparent, pragmatic, result‑oriented and people‑centric. Teamwork is at the heart of how we work together, and our co‑workers share the same fundamental values: respect, humility, reactivity and autonomy with a passion for technical excellence. Our offices are located in La Défense, Paris, with easy access to public transport.

Written and spoken communication are in French and English.