Software Engineer for AI/ML Applications

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit?

To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering?

A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Software Engineer for AI/ ML Applications to work at our premises in Darmstadt, Germany.

You will work on complex, high‑impact projects as a key software engineer, developing AI‑driven support systems for space applications, including ground segment data processing, operations preparation, and automated spacecraft monitoring and control.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include

• Contributing to the design and development of AI‑based software systems.
• Supporting the implementation, configuration, and usage of AI/ML technology stacks.
• Performing a range of activities across the full lifecycle of future and operational programmes, supporting our clients in the following;
• Designing and developing backend‑focused software systems where AI components are integrated into core functionality.
• Developing AI prototypes to rapidly evaluate new ideas.
• Evolution and maintenance of operational support tools.
• Preparation of training dataset.
• Developing and maintaining data ingestion pipelines.
• Keeping up to date with the latest AI engineering developments.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory

• University degree in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, including AI applications.
• Solid understanding of AI technology stacks.
• Excellent knowledge of Java and Python.
• REST interface implementation technologies experience.
• Proficient knowledge of CI/CD Pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software development processes.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution-oriented mindset, with customer-focused communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable

• Proven track record in applying advanced AI techniques within agentic systems.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge.

This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.

• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.

We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

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