Job Description
MERITUS are looking for a Software Solutions Lead to join our client in the Space sector on a permenant basis.\n\nThis is a remote role but preference will be given to candidates who are able to travel to the client based in Edinburgh.\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe Software Solutions Lead works directly with customers to define, develop, and deliver software solutions that drive business value. This role requires technically skilled and customer-oriented leaders who excel in managing teams, gathering requirements, and architecting tailored solutions, collaborating closely with customers, project managers, internal development teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.\n\n Customer Engagement & Solutions Definition \n\nAct as the primary technical advisor for customers, understanding their business needs and translating them into technical solutionsLead discovery sessions to gather and document functional and non functional requirements\nDevelop high-level solution architectures and ensure alignment with customer goals and best practices\nPresent and communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non technical stakeholdersTeam Leadership & Project Execution \n\nProvide line management to a team of software engineers through supporting career development, annual reviews and regular 1:1's\nLead and mentor software engineers in designing and implementing customer solutions\nLead and mentor technical teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural decisions\nTogether with the respective project manager(s), ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining high-quality standards\nFoster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharingTechnical Oversight & Delivery \n\nOversee and perform hands-on development and deployment of software solutions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations\nProvide hands-on technical leadership, including reviewing code, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding solution implementation\nWork closely with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment\nEnsure security, scalability, and performance considerations are addressed in all solutionsEssential technical skills and experience\n\nGeneral \n\nExperience leading a team through the full-life cycle of software engineering from formal requirements, through architectural and detailed designs, structured development to unit, integration and system-level testing\nAbility to author customer-facing documents for all stages of the engineering life cycle\nStrong experience in software design, including the ability to communicate design decisions to both internal and external stakeholder at both high (architectural design) and low (detailed design) levels\nProficiency working in a Linux environment including shell scripting\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Git, Gitlab, Docker) Flight specific experience\nStrong programming skills in C with a focus on real-time and embedded systems\nKnowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication technologies and protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS, CAN, SpaceWire) Ground specific experience\nStrong programming skills in Java with a focus on data-oriented enterprise systems\nKnowledge of satellite telemetry, telecommand (TT&C), and communication protocols (CCSDS, ECSS PUS)Essential personal skills and experience \n\nCustomer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills\nExcellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and business stakeholders\nStrong leadership abilities, with experience leading and mentoring technical teams\nProblem-solving mindset, able to navigate complex technical and business challenges\nProject management experience, with an ability to balance multiple customer engagements\nAdaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environmentDesirable skills and experience\n\nExperience in the provision of commercially facing Engineering Services, Consulting, or Customer Success roles\nExperience of using a scripting language such as Python\nKnowledge of satellite or space-based software solutions for Flight or Ground