Embedded Software Engineer - Space Systems

Zirak; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Satellite project

Job summary

Zirak in Turin, Italy is seeking a full-time Embedded Software Engineer (C) for a satellite systems project. You will develop low-level software for on-board systems, working on bare-metal or RTOS-based platforms, interfacing with hardware peripherals and ensuring quality through unit tests.

This hybrid role allows 2-3 days remote per week, with hands-on testing in the lab using oscilloscopes and multimeters. Italian (C1/C2) and English communication are essential as part of a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Embedded C on bare-metal or RTOS-based systems.
• Interfacing with hardware peripherals.
• Familiar with oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with distributed version control systems, especially Git.
• Italian language proficiency at C1/C2 level (mandatory).
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level embedded software for satellite on-board systems.
• Contribute to development in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure robust integration.

Skills

Embedded C

Bare-metal/RTOS

Unit testing

Hardware interfacing

English communication

Tools

Git

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

As part of an ongoing satellite systems development project, we are looking for a full-time Embedded Software Engineer (C) to join our team.

The selected candidate will work in a dynamic and challenging environment, contributing to the development of low-level software for satellite on-board systems.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in embedded software development in C, on bare-metal or RTOS-based systems
• Practical experience in hardware peripheral interfacing
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with distributed version control systems, particularly Git
• Italian language proficiency at C1/C2 level (mandatory)
• Good written and spoken English communication skills

Location

Hybrid position based in Turin, Italy, with the possibility of working remotely 2-3 days per week.