Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Berlin

AIRMO is a European climate-tech company using space and airborne technologies to monitor greenhouse gas emissions globally. Our instruments — combining LiDAR and hyperspectral imaging — detect and quantify methane and CO₂ emissions from industrial sites, pipelines, and national infrastructure.
We’re building a global monitoring system from air to space, helping energy companies, governments, and investors take real action on climate impact.

Role Overview  AIRMO is looking for a hands-on, talented Embedded Software Engineer to own the design, development, and maintenance of our next-generation satellite and airborne control systems. You’ll be at the core of our Payload Handling Unit (PHU) software and hardware — powering payloads, orchestrating data capture, and ensuring rock-solid reliability in space and flight.
Your Responsibilities in AIRMO  Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Designing, writing, and maintaining real-time firmware on STM
32 (bare-metal and RTOS) for power sequencing, current monitoring, and fault shutdown

Developing and optimizing Linux applications on NVIDIA Jetson (ARM) for high-throughput data handling

Integrating and coordinating data streams from USB cameras, UART/CAN sensors, and Camera Link frame grabbers

Implementing precise trigger logic and timestamp synchronization using GNSS modules and PPS signals

Interfacing with IMUs, RTCs, environmental sensors, and other payload peripherals

Building and running unit/integration tests, hardware-in-the-loop benches, and automated validation suites

Implementing and debugging Cyphal (CAN-based) protocols and YAMCS Mission Control interfaces

Collaborating closely with hardware, optics, and mission operations teams to integrate software into end-to-end payload systems
Documenting firmware architectures, APIs, test plans, and validation results with clarity and rigor
What you should bring to AIRMO  The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience

5+ years of embedded software development, preferably in aerospace, robotics, or other high-reliability domains

Expert-level C/C++ skills for bare-metal and RTOS environments

Proven Linux application development on ARM platforms, including cross-tool chains and kernel extensions

Hands-on integration experience with:
GNSS timing modules

Inertial sensors, real-time clocks, environmental sensors

High-speed interfaces: USB, UART, CAN, Camera Link

Solid understanding of power management, current sensing, and hardware fault protection

Familiarity with Cyphal and YAMCS or comparable ground-control frameworks

A “hacker” mentality: rapid prototyping, creative problem-solving, and a willingness to dive into schematics or PCB layouts when needed
Fluency in English
Requirements  The minimum requirements for applicants include:
Ability to spin up a FreeRTOS task faster than your morning coffee brews

Skill to cross-compile and flash STM
32 firmware blindfolded

Comfort troubleshooting interrupt priorities and memory constraints on the fly
Enthusiasm to learn about the New Space or Climate tech

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