Space Software Engineer

Fluid Wire Robotics is recruiting a Space Software Engineer in Pisa, Italy. Contract: full time (hybrid). Degree level: Master's or Ph D in computer science or software engineering. Language: English. Work experience: 5+ years.

The role covers owns software development for the robotic platforms the company flies for in-orbit servicing, assembly and debris removal, working towards the 2028 in-orbit demonstration. Defines the robot API architecture, builds the flight software for the payload, integrates it with the host spacecraft's systems, and handles the ground-station link that carries commands up and telemetry down.

Works day to day with the mechatronics teams and uses the in-house robotic hardware to test and refine the architecture.

Requirements

Master's or Ph D in computer science or software engineering with 5+ years of hands-on space software development solid grounding in ECSS space software standards and flight-model software deployment real-time systems and space RTOS API development satellite communication stacks embedded delivery in a C-family language with standard build and versioning tooling USART, SPI, I2 C, CAN, Space Wire or MIL-STD-1553 and telemetry/telecommand standards fluent professional English

Nice to have

robotics and automation robotic arm or legged robot software Ethernet Ether CAT CANopen UDP/TCP Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa, with remote work possible depending on the schedule of experimental activities.

Hands-on access to a broad range of robotic hardware and experimental equipment, working alongside the mechanical and electronics teams on an EIC Accelerator-backed in-orbit demonstration.

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