Space Software Solutions Engineer – EU

Leanspace is a leading provider of software solutions for satellite and ground segment operations. We build and operate the Leanspace platform, an ecosystem of APIs and data-handling services to run mission-critical systems. Our software supports many space engineering activities, ranging from satellite testing to in-orbit operations.
Our customers are large enterprises, space agencies, armed forces, and innovative newspace startups, running exciting space programs such as Earth observation satellites, satcom constellations, in-orbit services vehicles, orbital platforms, launchers, space cargo, and global ground station networks. We provide them with the data and software ecosystem to test and operate their space assets with unprecedented agility, security, and scalability.
Founded in 2020, Leanspace has quickly become a key player in the global ground segment market, convincing high-profile customers in Europe, the United States, and other regions, as well as securing the support of prestigious investors and governments. The company operates from its HQ in Strasbourg, France, an international, beautiful city at the heart of Europe, rich in culture, nature, and host to the European institutions, as well as from its office in Denver, Colorado, a fast-growing, vibrant hub of space activities in the USA.
We’ve built an international team of 17+ nationalities, the driving force behind our ambitious mission to reshape the satellite ground segment market. We’re looking for driven, ambitious talents to join us and keep pushing the boundaries of space technology!

What We are Looking For

We are recruiting a Space Software Solutions Engineer, with experience designing and implementing software solutions with multiple software stacks, with no fear about learning new programming languages. We expect you to have a strong command of at least one of these technologies, and a desire to learn more: Java, Python, Javascript, Typescript.
You will play a key role in our solutions department, including customer-facing activities. You will work with them to design and build solutions that include data processing pipelines, protocol handling, UI development, REST APIs, cloud services and deployment technologies. You will develop the applications in collaboration with a team of local and remote developers. You must feel comfortable learning new things every day and choosing as a team the best solution for each case.
You will work closely with our clients in engineering their ground segment solution based on the Leanspace software platform. The focus is on software engineering of operational satellite control systems. Experience and interest in the Space sector is very desirable.

Your profile

Your experience matters:

• +4 years of experience in software development, preferably using Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Strong experience with at least one programming language, including Java, JavaScript, Python, and familiarity with others (Go, Rust, C#…). Proven ability to learn multiple programming languages for different projects.
• Experience in one or more Space sector domains: systems engineering, space telecommunications and protocols (e.g., CCSDS, CSP), flight dynamics, spacecraft operations, ground segment engineering
• Experience working in a software development team, using source control tools, participating in design and code reviews, writing software tests
• Experience with REST-based API development and design: Swagger, OpenAPI
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in systems integration and distributed architectures.
• Experience with Java 17, Spring, Maven, and Docker
• Experience with Javascript, Typescript, and React
• Experience with Terraform, Go.
• Experience with Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, etc
• Experience with messaging protocols and technologies (MQTT, AMQP, websockets, UDP, …).
• DevOps experience, in particular CI/CD experience
• Client-facing experience

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Play a key role in a fast-growing scaleup and accelerate your career
• Contribute to shaping the future of the space industry directly through your work
• Highly international environment, working with an ultra-talented and close-knit team
• Flexible, family-friendly culture with many social activities and team events
• Opportunities for business travel and visiting exciting space landmarks
• Assistance and financial support with relocation, help with the visa process if needed
• Private health insurance, meal vouchers, subsidies for commuting costs
• Yearly training budget of 2,000€ to invest in your professional development