Embedded Software Engineer – Space Onboard Linux & AI

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S& T is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the Space Products team in Delft. You will contribute to the onboard computing platform, from architecture to implementation and validation, collaborating with systems architects, FPGA engineers, and mechanical engineers.

You will develop Linux-based onboard systems, integrate satellite interfaces, and optimize drivers for AI workloads. This role offers exposure to high-tech space projects and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education in electrical/computer/aerospace disciplines as stated.
• Minimum 5 years in embedded systems engineering.
• Experience with space applications or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of GPU/AI acceleration technologies (Jetson, CUDA, VITIS-AI).
• Linux kernel development, drivers, and embedded Linux optimization.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of CI/CD using CMake, GCC, Git in embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux-based operating systems for onboard edge computing with Yocto/Buildroot.
• Create software for failure detection, recovery, and mission continuity.
• Develop and integrate satellite communication protocols and interfaces.
• Design and optimize drivers for ML/accelerator workloads on embedded platforms.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded software engineering

Space safety-critical systems

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

NVIDIA Jetson

CUDA

VITIS-AI

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

CI/CD pipelines

CMake

GCC

Git

Embedded Linux

Job description

S& T is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the Space Products team in Delft. You will contribute to the onboard computing platform, from architecture to implementation and validation, collaborating with systems architects, FPGA engineers, and mechanical engineers.

You will develop Linux-based onboard systems, integrate satellite interfaces, and optimize drivers for AI workloads. This role offers exposure to high-tech space projects and cross-disciplinary collaboration.