Software Engineer –
Embedded Software(M/F)

As a member of the Avionics and Embedded Systems Team, whose activities cover the complete system and software development lifecycle for a number of projects, the successful candidate will:

• Carry out project work by contributing to the development of software solutions for spacecraft on-board critical functions following engineering standard and best practices

• Develop software specifications, design documents and performance assessments as required by the projects

• Interface with the Customers as necessary on technical topics

• Support pre-project activities by contributing to the writing of technical proposals and bringing specific knowledge and capabilities to the benefit of the team

• Provide technical expertise and support to other teams in the Systems Department as needed.

• A university degree or equivalent (i.e. Computer Science, Software Engineering) with at least 2 years’ experience in software development, ideally for aerospace applications, healthcare or automotive

• Strong experience in software design and implementation with proven engineering track in:

– Software development methodologies (Waterfall, V shape, AGILE/SCRUM)
– Formal design methods (i.e. UML, HOOD), and version control tools (i.e. SubVersion, GIT)

• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, scripting languages (i.e. Python, Bash)

• Good knowledge of Linux and real-time operating systems for embedded system (preferably RTEMS, freeRTOS)

• Configuration and implementation of Network and Bus Protocols Stacks (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Mil-1553, CAN, SpW, SpFi)

• The following experience will be considered as an asset:

– Typical software architecture and applications in satellite projects or ISS payloads
– Matlab/Simulink, GUI development
– Microprocessors, microcontrollers, SoCs and FPGAs
– Authoring project technical documentation.

• Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines

• Ability to synthesise, summarise and draw conclusions

• Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality

• Ability to work in distributed international teams

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• A proactive approach, with initiative and ability to work independently

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Working in a growing company with Staff located in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA

• A professional, pleasant atmosphere with motivated and passionate staff, where autonomy and initiatives are encouraged

• An interesting remuneration package with a relocation allowance, if applicable

• A full time employment position.

Candidates shall be eligible to work in the European Union or in possession of a European Blue Card for two or more years.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.