Embedded software engineer

Founded in 2018, Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the aerospace sector, showcasing a remarkable achievement of 8 satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We pride ourselves on our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation, solidifying our commitment to driving innovation in the space industry.

With our operations strategically placed in various locations, including the US, Aerospacelab remains steadfast in its mission to deliver pioneering solutions for our diverse customer community. Aerospacelab recently broke ground on its Megafactory, the world’s third largest satellite manufacturing facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

Contemporary satellites are commonly constructed in a modular fashion, divided into distinct units, each dedicated to a specific function.

In adopting a vertical integration approach, Aerospacelab, as a satellite manufacturer, designs a variety of these units including the embedded software running on them.

As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of new units and improvement of existing units.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will join an agile development team that works around a specific unit. We develop many type of units, including on-board computers, radios, cameras, optical transceivers, network switches, and different kind of sensors and actuators.

In these development teams, communication and cooperation among diverse team members are key, often blurring the lines between competences.

You will work closely with EE and FPGA engineers and depending on the project, also with RF, AOCS, optical or network engineers.

At Aerospacelab, our moto is hard, play hard. We strive to innovate, in a fun and inclusive work environment.

We work in short cycles – no waiting for years before seeing code go live & get valuable feedback.

Expect an exciting job, where you will learn constantly and contribute to building state-of-the-art software, that will rapidly make its proof in orbit.

Lastly, but not at least, at Aerospacelab we promote flexibility within the organization, depending on your skill set and motivation, there will be opportunities to take more responsibilities and even changing roles.

• Closely working with hardware and system engineers to design and build unit firmware and high level satellite applications.
• Producing high quality flight SW components following the development flow established at Aerospacelab (requirements engineering, design, implementation, testing and maintenance).
• Supporting the definition of the satellite system architecture.

• Experience in space sector (knowledge of the satellite subsystems, satellite operations, development of embedded flight software, etc.)
• Experience with ECSS/CCSDS standards (ECSS-E-ST-70-41A or C Telemetry and telecommand packet utilization, CCSDS 133.0-B-1 Space Packet Protocol, etc.)Must have
  • BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with C and Python programming languages
  • Experience developing embedded software in Linux environment
  • Experience with real time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS)
  • Strong skills debugging, optimizing and unit testing
  • Experience with full cycle SW development
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and layouts
  • Experience working with digital HW (usage of flashers, JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.)
  • Familiarity with some of the following technologies:
    Buildroot, UBoot, Zynq, cmake, communication links (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, SPW, etc.)
  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  Joining us
  • Build your own career path
  • Direct impact on the growth trajectory of the company
  • Flat hierarchy
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Flexible ways of working
  • Salary package consistent with your experience