Senior Embedded Software Engineer

CesiumAstro; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Establish European office in Munich

High-impact role in EU space programs

Competitive compensation and benefits

Zusammenfassung

CesiumAstro in Munich is seeking a software engineer to design and implement software for embedded devices across the full development cycle, from requirements to production and commercial deployment. You will work on Linux-based boards, microcontroller systems, and interfaces to hardware teams, contributing to high-reliability space-grade products.

You should have a BS/MS in CS/EE/CE, at least 5 years of hands-on embedded software experience, C or C++, RTOS and real-time Linux familiarity, and

Qualifikationen

• 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
• 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)
• The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro’s European office and grow our Munich team

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

API design

Multithreading

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Version control (Git)

Bug tracking tools

Jobbeschreibung

At CesiumAstro, 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 as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.