Embedded Software Engineer

WHD Consulting Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WHD Consulting Ltd. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for Zurich. The role involves leading embedded processing solutions for space products, collaborating with hardware and software teams, and coordinating external partners to deliver robust software architectures.

You will act as the technical focal point for embedded software, supporting specification, development and verification across multidisciplinary teams in a contract-to-perm capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development close to hardware.
• Strong understanding of embedded processing technologies (MCUs, FPGAs, DSPs).
• Experience coordinating with external development partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 architectures using MCUs, FPGAs and DSPs.
• Act as the technical focal point for embedded software, supporting specification, development and verification across multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate software work packages delivered by external partners and ensure quality and alignment.
• Support integration, commissioning, testing and development of automated verification for embedded systems.
• Promote robust software configuration and engineering best practices and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Embedded software

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

DSPs

Hardware collaboration

Education

University degree in Electronics Engineering / IT / Computer Engineering

Job description

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.