Embedded Software Engineer (Space IoT) – Flexible Hours

FOSSA; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FOSSA Systems, headquartered in Madrid, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the software team in our Madrid office. You will design and implement firmware for embedded devices across Space, Ground and User segments, collaborating with hardware and other departments to deliver reliable satellite control and IoT solutions.

You will work with C, C++, and Python in Linux environments, gain experience with STM32, ESP32, and Xilinx FPGAs, and contribute to RTOS-based applications.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Telecommunications or Electronics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related embedded software experience.
• Experience with C, C++, Python for low-level programming.
• Familiarity with debugging embedded systems (STM32, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.).
• Basic understanding of circuit schematics and layouts.
• Familiarity with CAN, I2C, SPI, UART.
• Fluent in English.
• Interest in space sector.
• Experience with Linux environment and RTOS (preferably FreeRTOS).
• Experience with digital HW (programmers, JTAG, oscilloscope).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Closely working with hardware and other departments to design and build unit firmware and high-level satellite applications.
• Support the definition of satellite and other systems architecture.
• Work on digital and analog embedded hardware.
• Prepare and maintain software detailed design and implementation documentation in accordance with company and industry standards.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded debugging

RTOS

English proficiency

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering degree

Tools

STM32

Raspberry Pi

ESP32

Linux

JTAG

Oscilloscope

CAN

I2C

SPI

UART

Xilinx FPGAs

Job description

FOSSA Systems, headquartered in Madrid, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the software team in our Madrid office. You will design and implement firmware for embedded devices across Space, Ground and User segments, collaborating with hardware and other departments to deliver reliable satellite control and IoT solutions.

You will work with C, C++, and Python in Linux environments, gain experience with STM32, ESP32, and Xilinx FPGAs, and contribute to RTOS-based applications.