Space-Ready Embedded Systems Architect | Lead & Grow Team

Astrum Talent; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrum Talent is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Architect in Belgium to own the architecture across multiple products within a space-focused startup. You will drive technical design, review standards, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, and ECSS familiarity, with fluent English. This role offers a path to grow the software team and shape product direction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Embedded software development.
• Deep knowledge of software architectures for complex or regulated systems.
• ECSS knowledge and ideally space software application experience.
• Strong experience in C/C++ for microcontroller based systems.
• Fluent English language skills (Only language requirement).

Responsibilities

• Definition and maintenance of software architecture across multiple products
• Leading of technical design
• Review and testing standards for software including maintainability and compliance
• Work closely with all internal teams
• Support customer reviews, audits and qualification
• Guide, develop and grow the software team

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Software architecture

English fluency

Tools

ECSS knowledge

Job description

Astrum Talent is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Architect in Belgium to own the architecture across multiple products within a space-focused startup. You will drive technical design, review standards, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, and ECSS familiarity, with fluent English. This role offers a path to grow the software team and shape product direction.