Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Your mission

AIRMO is looking for a hands-on, talented Senior 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 STM32 (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 CameraLink 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

Your profile

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-toolchains and kernel extensions - Hands-on integration experience with: - GNSS timing modules - Inertial sensors, real-time clocks, environmental sensors - High-speed interfaces: USB, UART, CAN, CameraLink

- 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

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 STM32 firmware blindfolded - Comfort troubleshooting interrupt priorities and memory constraints on the fly - Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech Why us?

This is a rare chance to build real software that will fly beyond the edge of the atmosphere — and bring critical Earth-observation payloads to life. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, write mission-critical code, and help shape the future of space-based instrumentation, we want to hear from you. About us

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 ground to space, helping energy companies, governments, and investors take real action on climate impact.