At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop software for space telescopes and laser operations.
- Company: Join a pioneering company in the space tech industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of technology.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in C++ development; experience with Python is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.
Primary Duties
- Design, develop, integrate, and maintain high-performance software systems supporting space telescope and laser operations, ensuring reliable and efficient functionality through rigorous testing, system verification, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software systems supporting space telescope and laser operations.
- Deliver high-quality, reliable, and high-availability software solutions for mission-critical environments.
- Support system integration, verification, and validation within observatory and space systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, optical, and systems engineering.
- Implement and enhance DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and system automation.
- Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of complex software and system issues.
- Contribute to distributed processing and real-time systems.
- Develop and enhance visualisation tools and user interfaces for operational use.
- Ensure software meets the requirements of safety-critical systems.
- Support continuous improvement of software quality, performance, and engineering standards.
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience.
- Strong experience in C++ development on Windows and Linux platforms within complex engineering environments.
- Experience with Python or similar programming languages for system development, automation, and data processing.
- Proven experience applying software testing methodologies and frameworks, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
- Experience developing and supporting high-availability, mission-critical software systems.
- Exposure to distributed processing and real-time systems, particularly in scientific or observatory environments.
- Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated deployment.
- Knowledge of safety-critical software and systems automation, including interaction with hardware or bespoke firmware.
- Experience contributing to visualisation tools, user interfaces, and data-driven applications (desirable).
- Familiarity with space systems, astronomical observatories, or laser-based platforms (desirable).
Software Engineer in Canberra employer: Electro Optic Systems
At Electro Optic Systems Holdings, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment. Our team of Opto Mechanical Engineers is engaged in cutting-edge projects that not only challenge their skills but also contribute to their professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits, a strong focus on employee development, and a culture that values creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
