Embedded Software Engineer

Join our team and build the fur thúre of space technology

We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, Lar looking for a Embedded Software Engineer; with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to be involved in the evolution of on-board software and its integration across various missions, as well as the development of firmware for the company’s products. The position will report directly to the Coordinator of the Software Engineering Area.

This area is responsible for the design, implementation, and validation of flight software for the space segment, along with control software components for the ground segment.

• Definition and identification of technical and user requirements.
• Preparation of software development specifications.
• Analysis and design of on-board software and firmware.
• Participation in validation campaigns for software and complete system (TLYF or E2E).

• Hands‑on experience with microcontroller design flows
• Eagerness to learn
• Familiarity with embedded Linux systems
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of embedded software development tools: C/C++
• Experience working with GIT repositories and Linux‑based operating systems
• Some experience with instrumentation equipment (e.g., power supply, multimeter, oscilloscope)

• Development of custom embedded Linux systems using Buildroot/Yocto
• Some experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Experience in the design of on‑board software for spacecraft or critical systems
• Knowledge of software development within the FreeRTOS environment
• Understanding of DSP algorithms

• Work remotely a percentage of the time to be defined with the Manager.
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation.
• Wellbeing program:
  Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit, free lunch every Friday and much more!
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support.
• Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment.

If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!