berlin-space-technologies

Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) - Small Satellite Systems

berlin-space-technologies Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 51-200 employees

2 h ago
embedded Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Germany
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About the role

You will design, develop, test, and maintain embedded systems and firmware for satellite subsystems and ground testing devices. Additionally, you will collaborate with engineering teams to create robust products and implement automated test software to verify system functionality.

What they look for

Embedded software development C ARM microcontrollers SPI UART CAN Hardware abstraction layers Modular design Automated test software Firmware development Driver development C++ Unit-testing Encryption Control systems Image processing

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in software or engineering with at least 3 years of experience in embedded software development. Strong proficiency in C, ARM-based microcontrollers, and communication protocols like SPI, UART, and CAN is required.

Benefits

Passionate, friendly and international team Diverse and challenging tasks Fast decision-making processes Team-oriented working environment Flexible working time Paid overtime Hybrid working

Full description

Your Tasks

Overview

To meet the growth demand set by incoming projects we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer. The team you will be in is responsible for the software of every satellite and satellite subsystem made by BST. Your tasks are designing, developing, testing and maintaining the embedded systems and bringing them together in our satellites. As part of our team, you will have the chance to take part and impact the whole development cycle of a complete satellite.

Tasks• Design and development of new drivers and firmware for ARM based embedded systems

  • Adapt improve and extend the existing software of satellite subsystems and ground testing devices
  • Design and implement automated test software to verify the systems functionality
  • Work closely with other engineering teams to solve complex problems and create robust products
  • Writing documentation and reports
  • Embrace and adapt to new technical challenges

Your Qualifications

Qualifications• Degree in software or other engineering field (or equivalent qualifications) with 3+ years’ experience in embedded software development

  • Strong knowledge of C and ARM based microcontrollers, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.
  • Experiences with hardware abstraction layers, strong understanding of modular designs
  • Familiar with schematics and datasheets of electronic boards and devices
  • Fluent English – written and spoken (German is a plus)
  • Enthusiasm for space and new technologies and working in a dynamic international team

Extra Qualifications (that are nice to have)• Experience in C++ and unit-testing

  • Knowledge of encryption and secured communications, especially in the space domain
  • Knowledge of control systems
  • Knowledge of image processing
  • Knowledge of power systems (power distribution, batteries, ...)

Please consider applying even if you do not fulfil all the qualifications. Your Benefits

  • Working in a passionate, friendly and international team
  • Diverse and challenging tasks with space for your own ideas
  • Fast decision-making processes and dynamic, team-oriented working environment
  • Flexible working time and paid overtime

About us

Berlin Space Technologies GmbH (BST) is a global leader of #NewSpace, and one of the Deutscher Mittelstands Summit’s#Top100 most innovative German SME of 2023. BST develops and distributes small satellite systems mainly for earth observation and training programs. We offer a full scale of cost-efficient products and associated services ranging from subsystems to full satellites. BST is a vertically integrated company with more than 80 employees from 10+ nationalities. We offer attractive employment conditions, flat hierarchy, modern workplaces, hybrid working, and flexible working hours in a space technology company with global reach!

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