Senior Ground Software Engineer – Contract – Hybrid (Munich)

We’re looking for a Senior Ground Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical ground software for advanced defence and aerospace systems.
This is a hands-on contract role focused on building high-performance, operator-facing applications used for mission preparation, execution and monitoring. You’ll develop robust C++ software across Linux and Windows environments, working closely with systems, GNC, test and operations engineers to translate real operational requirements into reliable software tools.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong modern C++ development experience
• Experience developing ground systems, operator-facing applications or complex technical software
• Development experience across Linux and/or Windows environments
• Strong understanding of software architecture, performance and reliability
• Experience integrating software with external systems, hardware or simulation environments
• Ability to translate system and operational requirements into practical software solutions
• 5+ years of commercial software engineering experience
• Aerospace, defence or similarly complex engineering systems experience

Desirable:

• Qt development experience
• Ground Control System (GCS) or Ground Support Equipment software experience
• Mapping, geospatial or data visualisation technologies
• Simulation and test system integration
• Experience working with GNC, telemetry or mission systems
• Previous experience developing software used in mission-critical or operational environments
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced R&D or startup environment

Additional Information

• Initial 6-month contract
• Competitive contract rate
• Hybrid working – 4 days per week onsite in Munich
• Potential for extension
• Security clearance eligibility required
• Candidates must be nationals of a NATO member country
• Opportunity to work on advanced defence and flight technology