Embedded Software Integrator and Validator

Thales; Tubeke; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking an Embedded Software Integrator and Validator to ensure quality and compliance of embedded software solutions. You will focus on integration, verification, and validation of components, collaborating with software and hardware teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless operation.

Join a dynamic environment where precision, innovation and teamwork drive success, reporting to the Embedded Software Team Leader and contributing to Agile/Scrum processes and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Preferably 3 years in embedded software integration, verification or development.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded software integration and testing (automated and manual).
• Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, scripting (Python, Bash), and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB).
• Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and Linux.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, systems).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken); French or Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrate embedded software components into target systems (e.g., microcontrollers or embedded Linux).
• Ensure correct interaction between software modules.
• Design and execute verification tests to ensure software components meet their specifications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze root causes and verify fixes.
• Develop and operate tools for automated testing and result analysis to support efficient test processes.
• Actively drive the continuous improvement of test automation and toolchains.
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for embedded software.
• Contribute to process improvements in testing methodologies, tools, or automation (e.g., Python, Robot Framework).

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Python

Bash

GDB

JTAG

RTOS

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Embedded Systems

Tools

Robot Framework

Job description

Location: Tubize, Belgium

Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace, as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.

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Embedded Software Integrator and Validator (SwIV)

Location: Tubize #LI-ONSITE

As an Embedded Software Integrator and Validator (SwIV), you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of Thales’ embedded software solutions. Your mission will focus on integration, verification, and validation of embedded software components, ensuring they meet technical specifications and performance requirements.

You will collaborate closely with software and hardware developers, system engineers, and validation teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless integration and validation of embedded systems. You will report to the Embedded Software Team Leader and work in a dynamic environment where precision, innovation, and teamwork drive success.

Your Mission:

Software Integration:

• Integrate embedded software components into target systems (e.g., microcontrollers or embedded Linux).
• Ensure correct interaction between software modules.

Verification & Testing:

• Design and execute verification tests to ensure software components meet their specifications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze root causes and verify fixes.

Automation & Tooling

• Develop and operate tools for automated testing and result analysis to support efficient test processes.
• Actively drive the continuous improvement of test automation and toolchains.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded software.
• Contribute to process improvements in testing methodologies, tools, or automation (e.g., Python, Robot Framework).

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Preferably 3 years in embedded software integration, verification or development.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded software integration and testing (automated and manual).
• Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, scripting (Python, Bash), and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB).
• Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), asynchronous frameworks (Embassy, RTIC) and Linux.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, systems).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken); French or Dutch is a plus.