Software Engineer for Galileo Ground Segment - L3 (f/m/d)

Overview

Software Engineer for Galileo Ground Segment – L3 (f/m/d)

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Gilching, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Requirement: EU-citizenship

Submission deadline:

To support the activities of our Software Engineering Team in our office in Gilching near Munich, we are currently seeking to employ a highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineer. The tasks include design, develop and test software and will focus on the Galileo Ground Segment L3 software maintenance for Galileo Control Segment (GCS) sub-systems and Galileo Mission Segment (GMS) sub-systems.

Job Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline
• Proficiency in Java, other programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Fortran) are a plus
• Hands-on experience with build tools (e.g. Maven, Gradle)
• Familiarity with issue tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Easy Redmine)
• Experience in software configuration management (e.g., Git, SVN)
• Experience with application deployment and scripting in Linux environments desirable
• System-minded problem solver with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Assets that will set you apart:

• Experience setting up and maintaining software development environments and virtualization infrastructure, particularly using VMWare and Linux environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Job Responsibilities

• Upgrade and maintenance of our in-house development and testing environments
• Software problem analysis and resolution, including root cause identification
• Participate in anomaly resolution boards and supporting activities
• Change request analysis and implementation
• Code coverage analysis, acceptance testing and system validation
• Bug fixing and implementation of new functionality on request
• Support product assurance and configuration management activities
• Coordination with Level 2 (L2) maintenance team and other stakeholders
• Maintenance release preparation following the Galileo Software Standard for Ground (GSWS-G)
• Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams on other software development projects, including opportunities in full-stack development

Job Benefits

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized.
• Rewards and Incentives: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values: Customer Passion – Collaboration – Care – Curiosity – Courage

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Software Development, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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