Embedded Systems Engineer

PassFort; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

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Cutting edge technology

Diverse and supportive team

Mission-driven company

Descripción de la vacante

PassFort is looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer in Barcelona to design and develop software for critical hardware in satellite communications. Your role includes developing firmware, optimizing embedded applications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure performance and reliability.

Candidates should have a strong knowledge of embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++, and experience in FPGA design. Join a mission-driven company at the cutting edge of space technology.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems for real-time environments.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and RTOS development.
• Strong capability in FPGA and firmware development using VHDL or Verilog.

Responsabilidades

• Develop embedded software and firmware for real-time control.
• Design FPGA solutions for high-speed hardware control.
• Build and optimize embedded C/C++ applications within RTOS.

Conocimientos

Embedded C/C++

RTOS-based development

FPGA development

VHDL/Verilog

Debugging and verification

Low-level communication interfaces

Fault-tolerant design principles

High-speed interfaces

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

The Satcom team is responsible for the design, delivery and performance of Open Cosmos’ satellite communications services, spanning the space segment, ground infrastructure and global connectivity.

The team are currently looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer, who’ll design and develop the real-time embedded software and firmware that powers critical hardware across both ground and space systems.

What will you be doing?

• Develop embedded software and firmware for real-time control and telemetry systems
• Design FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL/Verilog for high-speed hardware control
• Build and optimise embedded C/C++ applications within RTOS environments
• Implement deterministic control loops and low-level hardware interfaces
• Develop robust communication protocols across digital and RF subsystems
• Design fault-tolerant and resilient system architectures for high-reliability environments
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, integration, debugging, and verification activities
• Optimise performance, power consumption, and memory usage in constrained embedded systems
• Contribute to secure remote management and monitoring capabilities for deployed systems
• Work closely with systems, hardware, RF, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions

What You’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems operating within real-time or constrained environments
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and RTOS-based development
• Strong capability in FPGA and firmware development using VHDL, Verilog, or similar HDL technologies
• Solid understanding of low-level communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet
• Capability in debugging and verification using tools such as JTAG, logic analysers, or HIL environments
• Strong understanding of fault-tolerant and resilient embedded system design principles
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and integration between FPGA, DSP, and RF systems
• A methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Awareness of high-reliability engineering practices within aerospace, defence, or similarly demanding environments

This role will be based in any of our locations.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team