Command and Data Handling Engineer
NewOrbit SpaceLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
NewOrbit Space is a pioneering space technology company that engineers the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.
Job Description
NewOrbit Space is looking for a Command and Data Handling Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing the flight-software stack, ensuring each satellite runs autonomously and safely, and turning in-orbit data into actionable ground insights.
Requirements
- Proven experience of writing software for previously flown spacecrafts
- Experience building production embedded or real-time systems in C/C++ or Rust on RTOS or Embedded Linux
- Strong understanding of standardized space communication protocols such as CCSDS and on-board buses such as CAN, I2C, UART, SPI and SpaceWire
- Familiarity with ECSS and NASA flight software development tools
- Experience taking code through unit, integration & HIL tests and shipping via CI/CD (exposure to MISRA-C or ECSS a plus)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Equity and Competitive Salary
- Unmatched Ownership and Impact