Flight Software Team Lead

Posted 23 November 2023
LocationDidcot
Discipline Software
Reference6415
Contact NameChris Norris

Job description

JOB TITLE:                                   Flight Software Team Lead
LOCATION:                                 Oxfordshire
SALARY:                                      £85k

25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28         days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
Life insurance and long-term sick pay
Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
Relocation allowance
Visa sponsorship for employees considered

WAY OF WORKING:               Hybrid (2 days a week in office)
THE BUSINESS:
C4S are delighted to be representing this pioneering and dedicated aerospace business, who are leading the way in the push to make the industry more sustainable. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact into deploying advanced technologies into orbit, as well as collaborating closely with space agencies, satellite operators, and industry stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities and protect vital space assets.
THE ROLE:
  • Lead the Flight Software V&V Team. The team is responsible for the, integration, validation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of satellite flight software.
  • Plan the work for the software V&V team, creating detailed schedules for the flight software effort across the key company projects.
  • Ensure the flight software is validated and verified to the required level of quality and delivered on time and to budget.

YOUR KEY SKILLS:
  • 5+ years of commercial experience in flight software development for satellites.
  • Experience leading a team, either in a managerial or technical capacity.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and approaches.
  • Experience in developing and implementing test plans for spacecraft.
If you are interested in the Flight Software Team Lead role, please send an application detailing proof of the above or contact Chris Norris in our office.
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