Your Mission
Join us in shaping the future of secure and innovative technologies across space and cybersecurity.
In this role, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the design and implementation of advanced ground segment data analysis and planning optimisation systems. Leveraging AI technologies and cloud-based solutions, you will contribute to innovative development activities for the European Space Agency (ESA).
With a track record spanning more than 80 missions and development programmes, Starion is a trusted partner to international and national space agencies, commercial satellite operators, system integrators, satellite manufacturers, and other key players across the space sector. We are recognised for delivering high quality engineering services, system solutions, and products that support every phase of the space mission lifecycle.
Tasks and Activities
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Take full or partial responsibility for the successful definition, planning, execution and delivery of projects, including supporting senior Project Managers where required.
- Drive and oversee system design activities, ensuring robust and innovative solutions are delivered.
- Influence and support key architectural and technical decisions.
- Build strong relationships with customers and technical representatives, ensuring reviews are conducted efficiently and meet expectations.
- Work closely with Technical Leads to coordinate and motivate software development teams towards successful project outcomes.
- Proactively identify, assess and manage project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring performance remains aligned with project objectives.
- Develop and maintain realistic project and quality plans, delivering accurate and insightful reporting to stakeholders.
- Facilitate clear communication and coordination across project activities, ensuring priorities are understood and effectively managed.
- Manage project resources, budgets and costs to ensure deliverables are achieved on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Contribute valuable technical expertise, knowledge and experience to support successful project delivery.
- Foster long-term customer relationships and support Business Development activities to identify and secure new opportunities.
- Support the preparation of compelling proposals for future projects.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
- University degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in software engineering, ideally including the development of AI-driven applications.
- Strong understanding of modern AI technology stacks and associated development frameworks.
- At least 2 years’ experience leading software development activities within a multidisciplinary team environment, including:
- Driving technical discussions and fostering a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Delivering high quality presentations and confidently communicating complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Effectively planning and managing multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
- Facilitating collaboration across teams and making timely, informed technical decisions.
- Supervising solution enhancements and modifications in line with project requirements and constraints.
- Solid knowledge of software development processes, methodologies and best practices.
- Good understanding of state-of-the-art Information Technology, including public and private cloud environments.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of software modelling languages and tools.
- Experience with Dev(Sec)Ops practices.
- Understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented design.
- Knowledge of UML.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Experience with Java development.
- Knowledge of cloud-based architectures.
- Space sector experience, particularly in Ground Segment systems and ECSS standards.
Why Make the Move?
- Make an impact where it matters. Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes.
- Work alongside some of Europe’s brightest minds. Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results.
- Grow beyond a single project. Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines.
- Invest in your future. Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
- Join a company that puts people first. Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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