Embedded Software Architect

Médiane Système; Herstal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Mobility package

DKV

Group Insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Training opportunities

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Architect to join our aerospace/defense-focused team. You will lead architecture definition, embedded software design, validation, and integration for real-time systems, collaborating with hardware and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, safety-compliant solutions.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on coding in C and Python, and a deep understanding of RTOS and bare-metal platforms, with emphasis on quality, traceability,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Software or Electronics Engineering.
• 10+ years embedded software experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop embedded software architectures aligned with system constraints.
• Lead architecture definition, design, validation, and integration for real-time systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews and ensure traceability across lifecycle.
• Mentor developers and guide technical direction.
• Ensure compliance with software quality standards and tooling.
• Collaborate with hardware teams and support DO-178/ARP4754/ISO 26262 knowledge.

Skills

C

Python

C++

RTOS

Bare-metal

CAN

UART

Ethernet

I2C

Multi-threading

Education

Master's degree in Software or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

SonarQube

Yocto

TRACE32

SEGGER

Docker

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster!

Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What We Offer

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

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Job Description

Join a global leader in precision-guided technologies for airborne defense systems. In a high-stakes, innovation-driven environment, we are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Architect to play a critical role in the development of next-generation firing systems and smart munitions.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary engineering team and be at the heart of architecture definition, embedded software design, validation, and integration for real-time systems deployed in mission-critical environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and develop embedded software architectures aligned with overall system constraints.
• Ensure architecture consistency and traceability across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to delivery.
• Guide the technical direction of embedded software projects, providing leadership to developers and engineering teams.
• Translate high-level system specifications into robust embedded solutions, balancing processing power, communication interfaces, and real-time constraints.
• Maintain and evolve existing software while contributing to new development initiatives.
• Guarantee compliance with software quality standards (unit testing, code coverage, SonarQube, etc.).
• Coordinate integration of embedded software with hardware components.
• Perform debugging at low level using oscilloscopes, probes, and embedded dev tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal/external technical reviews.
• Monitor technology trends and recommend innovative tools or methodologies.

Profile / Requirements

• Master's degree in Software or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proven expertise in C and Python for embedded real-time systems (C++ is a strong asset).
• Solid understanding of bare-metal and RTOS-based architectures (Linux RT, Yocto, Docker as a plus).
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols: CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553/1760, ARINC429, etc.
• Familiarity with NXP processors, Holt interfaces, Lauterbach TRACE32, and SEGGER debugging tools.
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency, and low-level hardware-software integration.
• Experienced with Git-based workflows and tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube.
• Ability to work in Agile or V-model development frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, mentoring mindset, and autonomy.
• Knowledge of DO-178, ARP4754, or ISO 26262 standards is a strong plus.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries is an advantage.

What We Offer

A cutting-edge technological environment with real impact in defense innovation.

The chance to take ownership of high-level software architecture challenges.

A collaborative, agile, and expert-driven culture.

Exposure to state-of-the-art tools and international project standards.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package, additional legal days off, mobility package (transport or car), DKV, Group Insurance, Meal vouchers, Eco vouchers, Training opportunities.