Galileo Software Engineer (f/m/d) - AI development

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Gilching (Germany)

Overview
Start date: ASAP
Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission deadline: 2nd of June 2025

About LSE Space:
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fueled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth  benefit from space? 

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Software Engineer. We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to contribute to our software services in Galileo. 

Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
What you´ll do
You will be working in an international and competitive environment on a high-profile European Project and will be able to further develop your technical as well as your leadership skills.
As Planning Engineer you will be responsible for the following tasks:
  • Contribute to define the concept and implementation of AI in the existing tools
  • Review and assess existing prototype using vLLM, LiteLLM, Vespa, and OpenWebUI
  • Identify areas for improvement or optimization, especially in terms of validation and data access and implement solutions
  • Implement robust data validation framework, including validation of embedding databases, data flows, and model outputs
  • Implement and enforce proper authentication and authorisation mechanisms to control access to different data collections
  • Integrate real-time data monitoring and logging, including error tracking, data anomalies, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Enhance data ingestion and access layers ensuring that data flows efficiently and securely into the pipelines
  • Conduct end-to-end testing and continuous validation
  • Identify existing or future needs for further development in the frame of the DLR GfR Flight and Ground improvement initiatives and navigation tools
What we are looking for
  • A degree in Computer Science, engineering or in a similar subject
  • Proficiency in Python, particularly with PyTorch, Polars, and scikit-learn, as well as at least one systems’ level language (Rust, Go, or C++)
  • Proven experience designing, debugging, and maintaining AI-backed data pipelines and machine learning workflows
  • Experience with LLM inference technologies and vector databases, as well as text and visual embedding ML models
  • Competence in building and exposing asynchronous APIs (e.g., FastAPI, Actix-Web) and integrating them 
  • Demonstrable experience with pipeline/data reproducibility and tracking tools (e.g., DVC, MLflow)
  • Practical familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server & client technologies and related standards
  • Fluent in English, both in speech and writing
About us
What we offer:
  • Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
  • Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
  • Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
  • Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
  • Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
  • Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:   

Customer Passion  - Collaboration -  Care - Curiosity - Courage

In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.   
   
LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.
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