flexible hours freelance / permanent medior/senior permanent Startup / Scaleup
Job Description
Role Snapshot
You'll build the flight software that makes
Fluid Wire robotic manipulators
operate autonomously and safely in orbit.
You'll anchor the software stack for the
**** in-orbit demonstration
funded by the EIC Accelerator, spanning embedded control, APIs, and mission TM/TC.
You'll work in the Space Division in Pisa with hardware at hand, shaping interfaces that let mechatronics and flight systems perform as one
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the
robot API architecture
for the payload, enabling reliable command, telemetry, and cross-team integration
Design and implement
flight and platform software
for the IOD mission, from control and monitoring to data handling
Lead
spacecraft integration
, aligning with ECSS and mission requirements, and managing ground to space TM/TC links
Implement
simulation and HIL testing
, automate verification, and iterate from lab prototypes to flight models
Collaborate in
system engineering and mission planning
, translating requirements into software and test plans
Drive
software reliability and performance
through code reviews, CI, and fault management strategies
What You Bring
Technical Toolkit
C, C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, CMake, Git
ECSS software standards, TM/TC concepts, FDIR, timing and determinism
Interfaces and buses: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN,
SpaceWire
,
MIL-STD-****
Space and network protocols: CCSDS, PUS, TCP, UDP, Ethernet




Simulation, HIL, unit and integration testing
Professional Experience
Deliver flight software on
space-grade hardware
, from prototype to flight model deployment
Architect robust
APIs for robotic or embedded systems
, ensuring traceability and maintainability
Integrate with
spacecraft avionics and ground segments
, owning uplink, downlink, and telemetry pipelines
Partner with mechanical and electronics teams to achieve
system-level performance
under mission constraints
Nice-to-have
Robotics software for
manipulators or legged systems
, motion control, state estimation
EtherCAT, CANopen, DDS or similar middleware for real-time distributed systems
Experience in harsh environment autonomy or remote operations
Languages
English - B2 (must have)
Italian - C1 (must have)
Salary review on regular basis (at least yearly)
Transport and meal allowance
Fluid Wire Robotics is a robotics startup developing advanced systems for extreme environments such as space, subsea, and nuclear.
As a spin-off from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, the company blends academic research with practical engineering to build reliable, high-performance robotic solutions.
With a long-term vision to serve the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, Fluid Wire Robotics is positioning itself as a core technology partner for mission-critical field applications.
Company Size:
1-20 employees
Company Type:
Startup / Scaleup
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