OroraTech is a thermal data intelligence company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with the mission to create truth for a net-zero economy and protect our environment. Their leading Wildfire Solution is used by clients all over the globe, monitoring more than 160 million ha of forest. The service will be complemented by multipurpose thermal-infrared sensing nanosatellites with in-space artificial intelligence to improve real-time response and to improve continuous coverage. The first of its kind satellite was successfully launched in January 2022 and will be expanded to a fleet of 100 satellites over the following years. Founded in 2018, the company has grown to an international team of over 80 employees supported by private and institutional investors, the European Space Agency, and the governments of Germany and Bavaria.

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Thermal data intelligence to protect forests and drive towards a net-zero economy.

The Mission Munich-based OroraTech is developing a constellation of nano-satellites equipped with thermal infrared cameras for automated wildfire detection, severe weather warnings and various other applications. The company builds and integrates their own infrared payloads and satellite platforms, with currently 10 active satellites in orbit.Following this path, we are seeking talented engineers to ramp up our Canadian office. Your responsibilities include product assurance for our in-house developed infrared payloads.. You will join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of experts in mechanical, optical, electronic, aerospace, and software engineering. This position must be on-site at our Cambridge office.  About us Global, diverse, engaged. We are a global leader in providing innovative SaaS solutions, empowering organizations to tackle wildfires, natural disasters, and climate challenges with confidence. Through cutting-edge satellite technology, advanced analytics, and real-time insights, we help decision-makers protect critical resources, minimize risks, and enhance resilience. From early wildfire detection and predictive fire modeling to post-fire assessments, our solutions provide the intelligence needed to respond swiftly and effectively. Committed to innovation and sustainability, we strive to create a safer, more resilient world for future generations. <ul><li>over 40 nationalities</li><li>80+ scientific publications</li><li>over 180 employees across 5 continents </li><li>27 women in tech &amp; management</li><li>offices in Germany, the United States, Greece, &amp; Canada</li></ul> What you’ll be doing <ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain the Product Assurance Implementation Plan (PAIP) and Software PAIP (SPAIP), in accordance with CSA requirements.</li><li>Maintain and enforce a QA system compliant with ISO and CSA requirements to support hardware and software lifecycle.</li><li>Serve as the designated independent Product Assurance authority.</li><li>Maintain independence from the design and development teams, with full authority to approve or reject processes and products affecting mission assurance.</li><li>Support CSA audits, reviews, and milestone gates.</li><li>Identify and analyze safety risks, prepare Hazard Reports, and ensure compliance with FMEA and Critical Item List (CIL) requirements.</li><li>Monitor mitigation strategies, perform residual risk assessment, and present findings at design reviews.</li><li>Monitor and ensure flowdown of PA/QA requirements to lower-tier suppliers.</li><li>Review subcontractor PA plans and reports, and support source inspections as needed.</li><li>Maintain traceability of all product assurance tasks and records through the PAIP and associated configuration systems.</li><li>Support development of the Acceptance Data Package, Problem Reporting System, and GIDEP alerts processing.</li></ul>Participate in verification planning, test readiness reviews (TRR), and audits. Relevant Skills <ul><li>Technical degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or comparable qualification.</li><li>3+ years in space product assurance, particularly on small satellite missions and/or optical payloads.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate across different engineering domains and aligning with the teams in Munich..</li><li>Strong knowledge of CSA/NASA safety and mission assurance standards (e.g., SSP 50062, CSA-SMA-RD-0008)</li><li>Experience with hazard analysis, FMEA, CIL, and risk management processes.</li><li>Familiarity with reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance practices for space systems.</li></ul>Proficient in non-conformance handling, audit preparation, and quality control systems. Our Benefits As we start hiring in Canada, we're defining benefits for our Canadian office to align with those at our headquarters in Munich, ensuring consistency across all global offices. We Offer At OroraTech you can expect a down to earth, yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech gives you the opportunity to grow on a professional and personal level. <ul><li>You have the opportunity to become part of our firefighting mission from space and deliver the tools to better cope with natural disasters and mitigate climate change - could a job be any cooler?</li><li>Flexible working time. Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all of that happen.</li><li>Interested in something new but missing the knowledge? We offer you the opportunity to learn new skills depending on your personal interests.</li></ul>

Product Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

The Mission We are looking for talented Software Engineers with demonstrated real-world experience to help us conceptualize, implement and operate our ground segment software platform.  As a key member of our team, you'll operationalize, improve and troubleshoot our earth observation (EO) satellite constellation - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide. Starting date of position will commence Q1 of 2026. About us Global, diverse, engaged. We are a global leader in providing innovative SaaS solutions, empowering organizations to tackle wildfires, natural disasters, and climate challenges with confidence. Through cutting-edge satellite technology, advanced analytics, and real-time insights, we help decision-makers protect critical resources, minimize risks, and enhance resilience. From early wildfire detection and predictive fire modeling to post-fire assessments, our solutions provide the intelligence needed to respond swiftly and effectively. Committed to innovation and sustainability, we strive to create a safer, more resilient world for future generations. <ul><li>over 40 nationalities</li><li>80+ scientific publications</li><li>over 180 employees across 5 continents </li><li>27 women in tech &amp; management</li><li>offices in Germany, the United States, Greece, &amp; Canada</li></ul> What you’ll be doing For our cross-functional software development teams, we're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details &amp; implementations.<ul><li>Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems</li><li>Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system</li><li>Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts</li><li>Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments</li><li>Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks</li><li>Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown</li><li>Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows</li></ul> Relevant Skills <ul><li>Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving</li><li>Expertise in Software Architecture: Strong understanding and ability to design robust and scalable software solutions.</li><li>Practical experience building a scalable microservice architecture with an emphasis on reliability and availability.</li><li>Strong programming skills and willingness to deepen expertise (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging</li><li>University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent</li><li>Strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul> Our Benefits <ul><li>Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung) </li><li>Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)</li><li>Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)</li><li>Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription</li><li>Free Deutschland ticket</li><li>Discount on lunch meals</li><li>Company bike via JobRad</li><li>Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area</li></ul> We Offer At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded inclusive team that is highly motivated to create impact. We believe diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We support different life situations, and offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal life. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:<ul><li>Be part of the solution to climate change</li><li>Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with a culture of continuous improvement and excellence</li><li>Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.</li></ul> If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.

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