Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer

EnduroSat; Napoli; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnduroSat is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and optimize software for space services. You will work on bare metal and RTOS firmware for embedded microcontrollers, collaborating with cross-functional teams on mission-critical features.

The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and adherence to ECSS and MISRA standards, with opportunities to contribute to next-gen satellite technology and rigorous testing processes in a fast-paced, space-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in embedded software development.
• Strong foundation in real-time operating systems.
• Proficiency in C++, and Python is a plus.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and microcontroller fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize embedded software solutions for space services with reliability and performance.
• Support firmware development for bare metal and RTOS on embedded microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on space-based applications and mission-critical features.
• Optimize software for adaptability, performance, and security.
• Participate in testing firmware and system bring-up, debug, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ECSS and MISRA.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time OS

C++

Python

SDLC understanding

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

ECSS

MISRA

Microcontrollers

Job description

EnduroSat is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and optimize software for space services. You will work on bare metal and RTOS firmware for embedded microcontrollers, collaborating with cross-functional teams on mission-critical features.

The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and adherence to ECSS and MISRA standards, with opportunities to contribute to next-gen satellite technology and rigorous testing processes in a fast-paced, space-focused environment.