Senior Space Embedded Systems Lead — Onboard AI

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

S&T in Delft seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to own the embedded software lifecycle for onboard processing hardware. You will translate system requirements into robust Linux-based software, drive architecture, and collaborate with FPGA, electronics, and space systems teams to deliver high-reliability platforms for demanding environments.

Responsibilities include leading embedded engineering processes, developing drivers and ML/AI accelerators, and ensuring CI/CD pipelines with CMake,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering/science field.
• 10+ years of embedded systems engineering experience.
• Experience developing systems for space applications or other safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of GPU/AI acceleration technologies (Jetson, CUDA, VITIS-AI).
• Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, and embedded Linux optimization.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and embedded Linux development (CMake, GCC, Git).

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded systems engineering and establish efficient processes; mentor junior engineers.
• Translate high-level system requirements into robust embedded software and hardware designs.
• Develop and maintain Linux-based operating systems for onboard edge computing (Yocto, Buildroot).
• Develop reliable software for failure detection, recovery, and mission continuity.
• Develop and integrate satellite communication protocols and interfaces.
• Develop and optimize drivers for ML/AI accelerators for AI workloads.

Skills

10+ years Embedded Systems

Space-grade experience

C

C++

Python

Embedded Linux

CI/CD

GPU/AI acceleration

CUDA

NVIDIA Jetson

Education

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

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

CMake

GCC

Git

Linux kernel development

Device drivers

VITIS-AI

NVIDIA Jetson

Job description

S&T in Delft seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to own the embedded software lifecycle for onboard processing hardware. You will translate system requirements into robust Linux-based software, drive architecture, and collaborate with FPGA, electronics, and space systems teams to deliver high-reliability platforms for demanding environments.

Responsibilities include leading embedded engineering processes, developing drivers and ML/AI accelerators, and ensuring CI/CD pipelines with CMake,