At Near Space Labs we design, build and operate a fleet of stratospheric robots to image the Earth. We launch our proprietary, balloon-based imaging robots to heights between 40,000 and 60,000 feet. From this vantage point, we capture petabytes of imagery for a variety of use cases.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will develop the onboard software of our stratospheric platforms.

Your responsibilities will be to

• Contribute to the C++ software development in our flight vehicle’s onboard computer
• Interface with servomotors, cameras, and other peripherals and sensors
• Design automatic fault detection and recovery algorithms
• Optimize low-level functions
• Flight logs processing and automation using python scripting and APIs.
• Running hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations
• Design and follow test processes
• Coordinate with mechanical and electronics engineers regarding system interdependencies
• Participate in test flights

Location

This is a position for EU nationals or work permit holders based in Barcelona. Remote work possible once a week.

Your Skills

• Proactivity, drive, and ownership
• 4+ years experience in software development for robotics or embedded systems
• C/C++
• Python
• Linux systems
• Git
• Sensors, actuators, and single-board computers
• Knowledge of PCB design is a plus.

What We Offer

• An exciting startup culture where you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization.
• You will be part of an enthusiastic, international and motivated team of professionals who are committed to building unique technologies, being rigorous, and finding novel solutions to interesting problems.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
• A commitment that you will never be bored.

Equal employment opportunity

Near Space Labs is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Near Space Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.