Embedded Software Engineer | Space Products | Defence & Security

S[&]T; Delft; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded software engineering

Space safety-critical systems

Educación

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

BSc or MSc in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Yocto

Buildroot

NVIDIA Jetson

CUDA

VITIS-AI

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

CI/CD pipelines

CMake

GCC

Git

Embedded Linux

Descripción del empleo

About this job

We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.

As Earth observation missions continue to demand higher-resolution sensors and increasingly intelligent payloads, the need for a new generation of onboard processing capabilities is growing rapidly. Processing data directly in space enables faster decision-making, reduces bandwidth requirements, and unlocks entirely new mission concepts. At S&T, we are developing the next generation of onboard processing platforms that combine high-performance electronics, advanced software, and AI to bring these enhanced capabilities into orbit as quickly as possible.

As a Medior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing our first-generation onboard computing platform. You will be an integral part of the Space Products team, contributing to the embedded software development lifecycle, from initial concepts and architecture through implementation, integration, and validation.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Systems Architects, FPGA Engineers, Electronics Design Engineers, Space Systems Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers, to develop high-performance, reliable products for demanding environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple engineering disciplines, combine technologies into innovative solutions, and make a direct impact on the development of advanced products within a dynamic, high-tech organization.

Job details

Embedded Software Engineer

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux-based operating systems for onboard edge computing platforms using technologies such as Yocto and Buildroot.


• Develop reliable software solutions for failure detection, recovery, and mission continuity.


• Develop and integrate satellite communication protocols and interfaces.


• Develop and optimize drivers for machine learning and algorithm accelerators, enabling efficient execution of AI workloads on embedded platforms.

Requirements

• Education: A BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience: Minimum 5 years of dedicated Embedded Systems Engineering experience.


• Experience developing systems for space applications or other safety-critical environments.


• Knowledge of GPU/AI acceleration technologies, including NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA, and/or VITIS-AI.


• Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, and embedded Linux optimization.


• Strong programming skills with a minimum of C, C++, and Python.


• Knowledge of space safety systems, fault detection, and failure recovery software.


• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, using tools such as CMake, GCC, and Git within an embedded Linux development environment.

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Embedded Software Engineer?

Our story

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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