Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
We are looking for a Front-End Engineer to join our software development team located in Diegem, Belgium.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an operational data processing, storage and dissemination system for scientific data obtained from satellites. The system will leverage cloud technologies to ensure scalability as the demand for its services increases.
Tasks and activities
The scope of activities will include:
- Designing and developing data processing and analysis software for current and future satellite missions for our customers in the European space industry.
- Software implementation and testing for space projects.
- Supporting user requirements analysis and system design.
- Implementing and testing data processing and distribution systems for space data.
- Developing and modernising large-scale scientific, data‑driven web platforms.
- Designing software systems for space applications, including ground segment processing, operations support, and automated spacecraft control.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- University degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of proven experience in software engineering, with a focus on front-end development.
- Strong experience in component‑based UI development.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3 and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Hands-on experience with modern front-end development, including frameworks (React, Angular, Vue), state management, RESTful API integration, web technologies, version control, build tools, and CI pipelines.
- Knowledge of modular front-end design and reusable components.
- Experience with technical documentation, including user requirements, design, and test documentation.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Hands-on experience with Liferay DXP front‑end development (themes, templates, portlets).
- Experience in front-end testing frameworks.
- Understanding of Data base technologies, SQL.
- Experience in Linux environments.
- Strong capability in Docker-based deployments, performance optimisation, and Agile software development with CI practices.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
