Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Woven; München; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities in Munich office

Zusammenfassung

CesiumAstro in Munich seeks an experienced software engineer to design and implement embedded aerospace systems. You will contribute across the full stack—from drivers to user interfaces—on Linux-based hardware in a high-reliability environment.

The role requires strong C/C++, RTOS/Linux experience, and collaboration with hardware engineers. Join us to advance space communications from our European office in Munich.

Qualifikationen

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software development.
• Hands-on embedded hardware development and debugging; API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with aerospace products.
• Proficient in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time OS and real-time Linux desirable.
• Familiar with software configuration management and defect tracking; peer reviews.
• Strong knowledge of RT coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Excellent multi-threaded programming and resource management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems from requirements to production.
• Develop, code, test, debug and document system software.
• Review code and system designs.
• Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability.
• Integrate and validate new product designs.
• Support software QA and optimize I/O performance.
• Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support.
• Interface with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assess third party and open-source software.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Embedded software

RTOS design

Real-time Linux

FPGA API

Aerospace systems

Software CM tools

Peer review

Multithreading

Communication skills

Ausbildung

BS or MS in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Bug tracking tools

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

AtCesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in CesiumAstro’s products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. Cesium’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems.

As a CesiumAstro software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end‑use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices.

The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well asparticipatein proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills arerequired.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system software
• Review code and system designs
• Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance
• Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support
• Interface with hardware design and development engineers
• Assess third party and open-source software

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with products for aerospace applications
• Programming experience in C or C++
• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (experience with real-time Linux is desirable)
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
• Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets
• Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers
• Experience in design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK)

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro’s European office and grow our Munich team.
• High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.