Embedded Software Engineer

WHD Consulting Ltd.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WHD Consulting Ltd. in Zürich seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to join a market-leading space-sector team.

The role focuses on defining and implementing embedded processing solutions for advanced space products and test equipment, with close collaboration across hardware and systems groups. You will drive software specification, development and verification, coordinate external partners, support integration and automated verification, and promote robust configuration and engineering practices

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Proven embedded software development experience alongside hardware teams.
• Experience with space systems or ECSS is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the definition and dimensioning of embedded processing solutions for space products and test equipment.
• Collaborate with system architects and electronics engineers to develop robust processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs and DSPs.
• Act as the technical focal point for embedded software, supporting software spec, development and verification across teams.
• Coordinate software work packages delivered by external partners, ensuring quality and alignment.
• Support integration, commissioning, testing and automated verification strategies for embedded systems.
• Promote robust software configuration and engineering best practices within projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen engineering processes.

Kenntnisse

Embedded software development

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

DSPs

Cross-functional collaboration

ECSS standards awareness

Ausbildung

University degree in Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related

Jobbeschreibung

Embedded Software Engineer - Zurich - Contract to Perm

My client, a market leader in the space sector are looking to recruit an Embedded SW Engineer to join their expanding team. The role can be described as follows:

Role / Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition and dimensioning of embedded processing solutions for advanced space products and associated test equipment.
• Collaborate with system architects and electronics engineers to develop robust processing architectures using technologies such as microcontrollers, FPGAs and DSPs.
• Act as the technical focal point for embedded software, supporting software specification, development and verification activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate software development work packages delivered by external partners, ensuring quality, technical alignment and successful delivery.
• Support integration, commissioning, testing and the development of automated verification strategies for embedded systems.
• Apply industry and space engineering standards while promoting robust software configuration and engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering processes and support future innovation.

Skills / Experience:

• University degree in Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience developing embedded software or firmware in close collaboration with hardware development teams.
• Strong understanding of embedded processing technologies, including microcontrollers, FPGAs and DSPs.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A structured, analytical approach with the ability to proactively solve complex technical challenges.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or managing external development partners is an advantage.
• Experience with space systems and knowledge of ECSS or comparable engineering standards is highly desirable.