Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Ignite Next GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRMO is seeking a hands‑on Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own design, development, and maintenance of our satellite and airborne control systems. You’ll work on PHU software, real‑time firmware for STM32, and Linux data handling on NVIDIA Jetson.

Requirements include 5+ years in embedded software, expert C/C++, Linux on ARM, GNSS timing, and high‑reliability experience. Fluency in English and a hacker mentality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or CS, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5+ years of embedded software development in high‑reliability domains such as aerospace or robotics.
• Expert level C/C++ skills for bare‑metal and RTOS environments.
• Proven Linux application development on ARM platforms with cross‑toolchains.
• Hands‑on integration with GNSS timing modules, inertial/environmental sensors, and high‑speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and maintain real‑time firmware on STM32 (bare‑metal/RTOS) for power sequencing and fault shutdown.
• Develop and optimize Linux applications on NVIDIA Jetson (ARM) for high‑throughput data handling.
• Integrate data streams from USB cameras, UART/CAN sensors, and CameraLink frame grabbers.
• Implement precise trigger logic and timestamp synchronization using GNSS and PPS signals.
• Interface with IMUs, RTCs and environmental sensors; ensure reliable payload operation.
• Build and run unit/integration tests, hardware‑in‑the‑loop benches, and automated validation suites.
• Implement and debug Cyphal (CAN) protocols and YAMCS Mission Control interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware, optics, and operations teams to integrate software into payload systems.
• Document firmware architectures, APIs, test plans, and validation results clearly.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Linux on ARM

RTOS & bare-metal

Cross-toolchains

Firmware testing

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

STM32

NVIDIA Jetson

GNSS timing modules

CameraLink

CAN/UART/USB interfaces

Kernel extensions

Job description

AIRMO is looking for a hands-on, talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own the design, development, and maintenance of our next-generation satellite and airborne control systems. You’ll be at the core of our Payload Handling Unit (PHU) software and hardware — powering payloads, orchestrating data capture, and ensuring rock-solid reliability in space and flight.

Your responsibilities in AIRMO

• Designing, writing, and maintaining real-time firmware on STM32 (bare-metal and RTOS) for power sequencing, current monitoring, and fault shutdown
• Developing and optimizing Linux applications on NVIDIA Jetson (ARM) for high-throughput data handling
• Integrating and coordinating data streams from USB cameras, UART/CAN sensors, and CameraLink frame grabbers
• Implementing precise trigger logic and timestamp synchronization using GNSS modules and PPS signals
• Interfacing with IMUs, RTCs, environmental sensors, and other payload peripherals
• Building and running unit/integration tests, hardware-in-the-loop benches, and automated validation suites
• Implementing and debugging Cyphal (CAN-based) protocols and YAMCS Mission Control interfaces
• Collaborating closely with hardware, optics, and mission operations teams to integrate software into end-to-end payload systems
• Documenting firmware architectures, APIs, test plans, and validation results with clarity and rigor

Your profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• 5+ years of embedded software development, preferably in aerospace, robotics, or other high reliability domains
• Expert‑level C/C++ skills for bare-metal and RTOS environments
• Proven Linux application development on ARM platforms, including cross‑toolchains and kernel extensions
• Hands‑on integration experience with:
  • GNSS timing modules
  • Inertial sensors, real-time clocks, environmental sensors
  • High‑speed interfaces: USB, UART, CAN, CameraLink
• Solid understanding of power management, current sensing, and hardware fault protection
• Familiarity with Cyphal and YAMCS or comparable ground‑control frameworks
• A “hacker” mentality: rapid prototyping, creative problem‑solving, and a willingness to dive into schematics or PCB layouts when needed
• Fluency in English

The minimum requirements for applicants include:

• Ability to spin up a FreeRTOS task faster than your morning coffee brews
• Skill to cross‑compile and flash STM32 firmware blindfolded
• Comfort troubleshooting interrupt priorities and memory constraints on the fly
• Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech

Why us?

This is a rare chance to build real software that will fly beyond the edge of the atmosphere — and bring critical Earth‑observation payloads to life. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, write mission‑critical code, and help shape the future of space‑based instrumentation, we want to hear from you.