Head of Software

A space company needs a head of spaceborne software

The role consists of:

• Leading the real-time (RT) field of satellite-borne software in the engineering department while on the future of the Israeli satellite world.

• Updating and improving real-time software development capabilities for satellites in accordance with the expected development directions of a space plant.

• End-to-end development including design and testing

• Accompanying satellites in space and writing software updates as needed

• Defining requirements and detailed characterization for airborne software for new satellites

• Development of real-time airborne software for a variety of satellite missions

• Responsibility for performing tests and integration for hardware and software components

• Work with system engineers, direction control experts, simulation developers and hybrid setup

what are we looking for

Threshold conditions:

• Israeli citizenship

• Academic education in the fields of software / engineering / exact sciences

• At least 4 years of experience in real-time software development

• Good command of the English language (speaking, reading and writing)

Additional criteria:

• Master's degree

• Knowledge and experience in the field of space / Eurospace

• Creative and leader of entrepreneurship and innovation, process improvement and team efficiency

• Ability to meet goals and work plans

• A broad systemic view together with a deep understanding of details

Leadership skills:

• Creates good human relations with subordinates, colleagues and managers

• A leader and able to motivate employees

• Has internal and external customer service awareness

• Mental and functional flexibility