Senior Embedded System Engineer

Science [&] Technology Corporation; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Science [&] Technology in Delft is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the development of our onboard processing platform for space applications. You will own the embedded software lifecycle from concept to validation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, reliable products for demanding environments.

As a senior you will drive Linux-based systems using Yocto/Buildroot, C/C++, Python, and AI accelerators, while mentoring others and shaping

Qualifications

• Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded systems experience.
• Experience with space applications or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of GPU/AI acceleration including NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA and/or VITIS-AI.
• Linux kernel development, drivers, and embedded Linux optimization.
• Strong C, C++, Python programming.
• Experience with CI/CD using CMake, GCC and Git in an embedded Linux context.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded systems engineering by establishing efficient processes and mentoring engineers.
• Translate high-level requirements into robust embedded software and hardware designs.
• Develop and maintain Linux-based operating systems for onboard edge computing platforms.
• Develop reliable software for failure detection, recovery, and mission continuity.
• Develop and integrate satellite communication protocols and interfaces.
• Develop and optimize drivers for ML accelerators to run AI workloads on embedded platforms.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux kernel development

Embedded Linux

CUDA / NVIDIA Jetson

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

CMake

GCC

Git

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our 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 Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing our first-generation onboard computing platform. You will take ownership of 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.

• Lead embedded systemsengineeringby establishing efficient engineering processes and ways of working. Mentor and support junior and medior Embedded Systems Engineers in their day-to-day activities and perform design reviews to ensure technical quality and compliance.
• Translate high-level system requirementsinto robust embedded software and hardware designs.
• Develop and maintainLinux-based operating systems for onboard edge computing platforms using technologies such as Yocto and Buildroot.
• Develop reliable softwaresolutions for failure detection, recovery, and mission continuity.
• Develop and integratesatellite communicationprotocolsand interfaces.
• Develop and optimize drivers formachine learningandalgorithmaccelerators, 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 10 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 ofC, C++ andPython.
• 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.

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Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Senior Embedded System Engineer?

AtS[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data intovaluable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application,and apply our expertise within our softwareframeworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments forclimatechange monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucialservices we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormousquantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working oninstrumentcalibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-timedata processing frameworks, and the development of application-specificalgorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries tostrengthen 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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