Embedded software engineer

Engibex; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex in Belgium is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of new units and improve existing ones. You will join an agile team that works around a specific unit, collaborating with EE and FPGA engineers and, depending on the project, RF, AOCS, optical or network engineers.

The role covers firmware design, high quality flight SW components, and the full development lifecycle from requirements through testing and maintenance, with emphasis on C and Python, Linux,

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with C and Python programming languages.
• Experience developing embedded software in Linux environment.
• Experience with real time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS).
• Strong skills debugging, optimizing and unit testing.
• Experience with full cycle SW development.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and layouts.
• Experience working with digital HW (usage of flashers, JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Familiarity with Buildroot, UBoot, Zynq, cmake, communication links (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, SPW, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Good English knowledge

Responsibilities

• Closely working with hardware and system engineers to design and build unit firmware and high level satellite applications.
• Producing high quality flight SW components following the development flow (requirements engineering, design, implementation, testing and maintenance).
• Supporting the definition of the satellite system architecture.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

Embedded Linux

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

Debugging

Unit testing

Full cycle SW development

Schematics reading

Digital HW

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science or Aerospace Eng

Tools

Buildroot

UBoot

Zynq

cmake

CAN bus

I2C

SPI

UART

Job description

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of new units and improvement of existing units.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will join an agile development team that works around a specific unit. We develop many type of units, including on-board computers, radios, cameras, optical transceivers, network switches, and different kind of sensors and actuators.

In these development teams, communication and cooperation among diverse team members are key, often blurring the lines between competences.

You will work closely with EE and FPGA engineers and depending on the project, also with RF, AOCS, optical or network engineers.

Key activities

• Closely working with hardware and system engineers to design and build unit firmware and high level satellite applications.
• Producing high quality flight SW components following the development flow (requirements engineering, design, implementation, testing and maintenance).
• Supporting the definition of the satellite system architecture.

Profile / Requirements

Must have

• BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Experience with C and Python programming languages
• Experience developing embedded software in Linux environment
• Experience with real time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS)
• Strong skills debugging, optimizing and unit testing
• Experience with full cycle SW development
• Ability to read and understand schematics and layouts
• Experience working with digital HW (usage of flashers, JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Familiarity with some of the following technologies: Buildroot, UBoot, Zynq, cmake, communication links (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, SPW, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Good English knowledge

Nice to have

• Experience in space sector (knowledge of the satellite subsystems, satellite operations, development of embedded flight software, etc.)
• Experience with ECSS/CCSDS standards (ECSS-E-ST-70-41A or C Telemetry and telecommand packet utilization, CCSDS 133.0-B-1 Space Packet Protocol, etc.)

Why join us

We offer you a position as a consultant within the fascinating world of high tech and innovation. We provide a complete package with on one side training, coaching and a close follow-up, and on the other side a balanced salary package with fringe benefits based on your capabilities and experience.

Working with us means choosing a long-term perspective, development possibilities, and a personal approach. A human-centered, diverse company that values and supports your physical and mental well-being.