Senior Software Engineer - Space SystemsElectro Optic Systems – Symonston ACTFull time1mo ago , from Electro Optic Systems HoldingsWe continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.The Software Engineer will design, develop, and support advanced software systems for space telescope and laser platforms within EOS's Space Systems division.
This role focuses on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable software that enables precision space observation, tracking, and laser operations.We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.The Software Engineer will design, develop, and support advanced software systems for space telescope and laser platforms within EOS's Space Systems division.
This role focuses on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable software that enables precision space observation, tracking, and laser operations.Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the role contributes across the full software lifecycle, including development, integration, testing, and deployment, ensuring systems meet the demands of mission-critical observatory and space applications.The position requires strong technical capability, adaptability to complex problem domains, and the ability to deliver robust solutions both independently and collaboratively within small, high-performing teams.Primary dutiesDesign, develop, integrate, and maintain high-performance software systems supporting space telescope and laser operations, ensuring reliable and efficient functionality through rigorous testing, system verification, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software systems supporting space telescope and laser operationsDeliver high-quality, reliable,



and high-availability software solutions for mission-critical environmentsSupport system integration, verification, and validation within observatory and space systemsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, optical, and systems engineeringImplement and enhance DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and system automationPerform troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of complex software and system issuesContribute to distributed processing and real-time systemsDevelop and enhance visualisation tools and user interfaces for operational useEnsure software meets the requirements of safety-critical systemsSupport continuous improvement of software quality, performance, and engineering standardsExperienceA least 3 years' experienceStrong experience in C++ development on Windows and Linux platforms within complex engineering environmentsExperience with Python or similar programming languages for system development, automation, and data processingProven experience applying software testing methodologies and frameworks, including unit, integration, and system-level testingExperience developing and supporting high-availability, mission-critical software systemsExposure to distributed processing and real-time systems, particularly in scientific or observatory environmentsExperience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated deploymentKnowledge of safety-critical software and systems automation, including interaction with hardware or bespoke firmwareExperience contributing to visualisation tools, user interfaces, and data-driven applications (desirable)Familiarity with space systems, astronomical observatories, or laser-based platforms (desirable)Join us in innovating with our defence and space businesses, shaping the future together.
Become part of a friendly and supportive team that values your skills, and experiences, and enjoy many advantages, including ongoing learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, opportunities for further professional and career development, paid parental leave, and an employee incentive scheme.
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📌 Senior Software Engineer - Space Systems (Canberra)
🏢 Electro Optic Systems
📍 Canberra