Fluid Wire Robotics is recruiting a Space Software Engineer in Pisa, Italy.
Contract: tempo pieno (hybrid). Degree level: Master's or Ph D in computer science or software engineering. Language: English.

Work experience:

5+ years.
The role covers owns software development for the robotic platforms the company flies for in-orbit servicing, assembly and debris removal, working towards the 2028 in-orbit demonstration.
Defines the robot API architecture, builds the flight software for the payload, integrates it with the host spacecraft's systems, and handles the ground-station link that carries commands up and telemetry down. Works day to day with the mechatronics teams and uses the in-house robotic hardware to test and refine the architecture.
Requirements: Master's or Ph D in computer science or software engineering with 5+ years of hands-on space software development




solid grounding in ECSS space software standards and flight-model software deployment
real-time systems and space RTOS
API development
satellite communication stacks
embedded delivery in a C-family language with standard build and versioning tooling
USART, SPI, I2 C, CAN, Space Wire or MIL-STD-1553 and telemetry/telecommand standards
fluent professional English Nice to have: robotics and automation
robotic arm or legged robot software
Ethernet
Ether CAT
CANopen
UDP/TCP Offer:
Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa, with remote work possible depending on the schedule of experimental activities.
Hands-on access to a broad range of robotic hardware and experimental equipment, working alongside the mechanical and electronics teams on an EIC Accelerator-backed in-orbit demonstration.

📌 Space Software Engineer (Pisa)
🏢 Fluid Wire Robotics
📍 Pisa