Software System Engineer

Marvel Fusion

WHO WE ARE Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 75 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across our locations in Munich and Colorado.  Backed by over €385 million in public and private funding, we’re driven by a shared mission: to deliver clean, abundant energy to the world.  WHY MARVEL FUSION By joining us, you will be: * Solving one of the most complex technological challenges known to humanity, harnessing Fusion on Earth * Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy * Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion * Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE As a Control System Software Engineer you will participate in development of Control Systems for various components of a laser facility. You will work at the border between complex time critical hardware components and modern software technologies, establishing tools for automated development, testing and deployment of Control System software. You will work in a close contact with engineers and scientists who develop and use high power laser systems. You work will be critical to achieving stable, repeatable and safe laser operation on the path to commercial fusion energy. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop, program and commission realtime automation architectures and machine protection systems around Beckhoff PLCs for various subsystems. * Design, build and support CI/CD pipelines for the Control System software. * Elicit and manage technical requirements together with engineers and scientists. * Collaborate on, and improve architecture and technology stack of the Control Systems.  * Define and document functional specifications, test plans and acceptance criteria. WHAT YOU BRING * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or related Engineering field * 3+ years of hands-on industry experience in software development, related to backend or control system programming * Extensive experience programming in OOP languages like: C++, Python, Java, C#, Kotlin, Rust or similar * Understanding of modern software development practices, processes and tools (CI/CD, Git, automated testing, etc.) * Experience of working in a software development team following established software development practices and processes * Fluent English; German proficiency is welcome  * Flexibility, adaptability and a hands-on, can-do attitude  What sets you apart * Experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT (structured text, ladder or function blocks) * Experience with EPICS (epics-controls.org) development * Experience with development of distributed systems * Experience of working with scientific facilities like laser laboratories, accelerators, etc * Understanding of real-time control concepts and common industrial fieldbuses and interfaces such as EtherCAT, Modbus-TCP, and serial protocols   WHAT WE OFFER Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth:  * Public transport reimbursement  * EGYM Wellpass fitness club access  * Complimentary health insurance  * Professional development support  * Company pension plan * Healthy office snacks  For more information on how we process your application data, please review our privacy notice.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * System Architecture & Design * Define the Electrical Power System architecture in coordination with system engineering and mission requirements. * Size and specify solar arrays, batteries, and power conditioning/distribution units. * Ensure optimal power generation, storage, and distribution strategy across all mission phases and failure scenario and failure scenario * Component Selection & Specification * Evaluate and select flight-qualified components: solar cells, battery design, power conversion and protection elements. * Support the design of power conditioning and distribution units * Generate technical specifications * Analysis & Simulation * Conduct worst-case, reliability, and redundancy analyses in accordance with ECSS/NASA standards. * Integration & Testing * Define and execute Electrical Power System verification and validation plans (unit, subsystem, and system levels). * Support integration of Electrical Power System with other subsystems of the spacecraft. * Participate in environmental testing: vibration, thermal vacuum, EMC. * Project & Supplier Coordination * Interface with suppliers for COTS and internal teams for in-house designed power system components. * Support project development logic, planning, risk assessment, and technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR). * Documentation & Standards Compliance * Produce detailed documentation for design, analysis, test procedures, and compliance reports. * Ensure compliance with space-grade standards (NASA-STD, ECSS) * Contribute actively to reviews with customers and certification authorities for the Electrical Power System.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in spacecraft Electrical Power System or avionics system development. * Good level of understanding of the following domains: * Solar array systems * Space-qualified batteries * Power converters (DC/DC), MPPT, PCDU design * Power distribution architectures (bus, switched, redundant) * General electronics * Proficiency with simulation and software development tools (e.g. Github, Python). * Familiarity with ECSS/NASA standards and derating rules for space hardware. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. * Fluent in English; ability to write clear technical specifications and reports.   DESIRABLE SKILLS * Experience with spacecraft platforms. * Experience with Lithium-Ion Batteries * Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and Battery failure modes. * Experience with solar arrays design and test for space applications Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We want you as a talented System Engineer to help us in our mission by assisting in the preparation and execution of functional and environmental tests, maintaining requirement traceability, and documenting results to support verification closure. Working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you help ensure the Nyx perform as intended throughout the mission lifecycle. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as a System Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include: * Support the definition and implementation of the Nyx Earth system integration and verification activities, which meets technical and programmatic requirements and considers the adequacy of model philosophy, facilities availability, planning and costing. * Define test plans and specifications with clear Success Criteria and support the generation of test procedures with the team. * Support the preparation, organization and execution of the spacecraft functional system campaigns to ensure the closure of all system safety and performance requirement, including nominal and off nominal spacecraft behaviors. * Coordinate the integration and test of subsystems and components to ensure alignment and connectivity of the higher-level integrated systems * Organize the reviews and preparation of related data packages in support of integration and verification activities. * Generate reports and products that drive the closure of verifications associated with the events. * Collaborate with all Functional Chain responsible and engineering disciplines to prepare and perform the tests. * Process the anomalies occurring during the test campaign in coordination with the Product Assurance Team and the rest of the Engineering Team. What we would love to see from you In the role of AIV Engineer ideally, you will have the following: * 1 to 5 years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space-related systems. * Hands-on hardware experience. * Practical experience / contact with functional test platforms, such as software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and bench testing. * Experience working with spacecraft requirements, NASA standards, and ECSS Standards * Experience in the development and verification of space hardware. * Spacecraft systems knowledge, with a focus on flight software, avionics, and guidance, navigation, and control. Skills and Behaviours * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong analysis and problem-solving skills * Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks * Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done * Ability to communicate at all levels of the business * Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork * Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry * Ability to thrive in a high paced development environment Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.