Full Stack Software Developer

Job title:

Full Stack Software Developer

Company:

Space Applications Services

Job description

PositionWe are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer who will participate in the study, design and prototyping of generic backend and front-end software tools. These tools will be used to monitor and control experimental robotics systems for terrestrial, marine and space exploration.This role involves developing and deploying commanding, control, and communications software for managing fleets of heterogeneous robots. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of state-of-the-art technologies in full-stack web applications, cloud-deployed software, modern User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design and distributed communication methods, together with the rest of the team using an Agile approach.The position is in the Systems Department, Robotics Software and Intelligence (RSI) Division. The successful candidate will mainly report to the RSI Division Lead.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Start date: Quarter 2, 2025.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop:

• New components for the UI, using React.js following a Component Driven Methodology.
• REST API for data management using Python, Django framework, PostgreSQL and data exchange methods like HTTP, WebSockets, etc
• Contribute to:

• Software architecture definition
• Designing tools meant for handling autonomous vehicles mission planning and plan monitoring
• Integrate:

• External UI components
• Various client applications to the robotics control centre
• Prototype UI components and pages using Figma and Storybook
• Deploy applications using Docker and Traefik
• Interface robots’ capacities with the robot control centre for monitoring and control.

Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in Software Development
• At least 3 years of experience in developing libraries and frontend / backend JavaScript, Typescript, HTML and CSS
• Experience or knowledge in/with:

• UI/UX design
• JavaScript framework, web pack
• Python programming
• Working with SQL databases
• REST API, HTTP calls, and web socket communication
• Object-oriented programming and/or functional programming
• Delivering technical documentation
• Strong interest in the design, valorisation and use of diverse UI/UX and deploying them in production as part of large web applications
• Proficiency in using Git for version control
• Fast learner and ability to adopt new technologies
• Ability to work independently with a good sense of responsibility and results driven
• Availability to support off-site activities in robotics demonstrations
• Excellent English, both spoken and written.

Considered as Assets

• Agile methodology such as Scrum using tools such as JIRA
• Experience with:

• KAFKA (Pub/Sub Services)
• ROS Middleware
• Network configuration
• Security
• Deploying large web applications in production using NGINX or Traefik
• Web-based GIS projects (e.g. geoserver, openlayers, vue-layers)
• Next.js or equivalent
• Building system architecture
• Building and maintaining CI pipelines using gitlab
• Web applications development using frameworks (e.g. React.js).
• User authentication development.

Our Offer

• Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
• A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
• A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
• Working from home in part can be a possibility
• An individualised training and development programmes.

About UsSpace Applications Services NV/SA is an independent Belgian company founded in 1987. Aerospace Applications North America is our Partner company in Houston, USA.Our aim is to research and develop innovative systems, solutions and products and provide services to the aerospace and security markets and related industries. Our activities cover manned and unmanned spacecraft, launch/re-entry vehicles, control centres, robotics and a wide range of information systems.The Company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards.
We also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training.
From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.How To ApplyUpload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English and to the attention of Mr. Shashank Govindaraj.The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union.

Expected salary

Location

Zaventem, Brabant Flamand

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:28:25 GMT

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