Who we are and what we do


North Star Earth & Space uses optical telescope data as the building blocks to create information services tailored to the needs and requirements of clients from both government and industry. Our extensive development portfolio includes orbit dynamics and machine learning algorithms for a variety of applications for space domain awareness and space traffic management. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, European headquarters in Luxembourg and a wholly owned subsidiary in Mc Lean, Virginia, the company is solving the ever-increasing threat of space collisions and empowering humanity to preserve our planet.

To support the growth of our Luxembourg office, we are looking for a Software Developer.

Who you'll work with

The Luxembourg software development team, Starlux, is responsible for building customer facing applications, leveraging the data generated or ingested by North Star’s satellites. Using mostly Java, the team is building a service-oriented architecture to fulfill the needs of the future customers. The team is composed of individuals specializing in orbit dynamics, artificial intelligence, and software development.


We are developing a new set of unique SSA analytical tools that will exploit our data to help space operators do their missions more safely and efficiently. Your team will work closely with the Space Intelligence and Information (SI2) team based in Montreal who is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for monitoring the space environment using multiple sources for observations and geospatial data.


What you will do

We are counting on you to:

• Design, implement, test, and deploy the North Star processing pipeline and software capabilities.

• Configure and deploy application workflows for automated and on-demand data processing.
• Conduct and participate in technical discussions, design reviews, code reviews and feature verifications with our research and development teams.
• Create and maintain software and products technical documentations (API, Services, etc.).
• Participate in business and technology development discussions to support the successful planning and execution of the product roadmap.

What you bring to the table

• You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent. Higher education is good to have.
• You have experience using Java, either from a professional/educational background or self-study. Experience in production grade product development is appreciated.
  
• You are familiar with relational or No SQL databases.
• You have a self-starter attitude and the ability to work autonomously.
• You show openness, transparency, and collegiality in your everyday work.
• You have strong communication and problem-solving skills, and you are eager to take on new challenges.
• You can work in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment, requiring the juggling multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Familiarity with the following libraries/tools is an asset but not required: Orekit, Temporal.io, Gradle, Kubernetes, Gitlab CI, Postgre SQL, Docker.

What you can expect

• Contribute to a company whose mission is to protect our planet and Space.

• You will work with a highly collaborative team of world-class experts in different domains. This will provide you with better awareness of challenges in Space and on Earth and their impact on our environment.
• A stimulating challenge and a high-visibility project.
• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• An office located within walking distance of the historic city center and the main railway station.

How to apply?

To apply, click on the “Apply for This Job” button to share your resume and cover letter (in English or French).
North Star is committed to creating and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel valued and heard. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from different backgrounds who can bring greater diversity to the way we think, including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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