Embedded Software Architect (Space Industry)

I am looking for experienced Embedded Software Architects with experience in the space industry to join my client in Delft, Netherlands.

This is a hybrid role (you will be able to work 2 days a week from home).

My client develops advanced laser satellite communication technology that pushes the boundaries of communication systems to enable faster, more reliable, and secure connections between satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground stations. They develop and manufacture optical-communication components, sub-systems, and terminals. In particular, they develop and engineer laser communication terminals as well as modular and standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication. The company also provides high-tech contract manufacturing expertise for cost-effective high-volume production.

You will:

• Play a crucial role in designing and implementing embedded software systems for laser satellite communication technology
• Lead the (embedded) software team and architecture design process, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and real-time performance with a long-term product strategy and roadmap in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of customers and suppliers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with knowledge partners to co-develop new technologies and methods.
• Design, implement, and test embedded software solutions, bootloaders, hardware abstraction layers, and control algorithms.
• Select and apply embedded Linux and Real-time operating systems.
• Evaluate and select appropriate microcontrollers, hardware platforms, and software tools for embedded software development and continuous integration.
• Execute reliability analysis in close collaboration with other disciplines.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes for embedded software development.
• Conduct system-level testing and debugging to ensure compliance with performance and reliability requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers and development teams.
• Take initiative in a start-up company to help out wherever you can add value and help shape the company.
• Provide support in setting up a factory and production facilities for the company's products.

You have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Extended experience as Embedded Software Architect, Team Lead Software or a similar role in the field of satellite communication technology or satellite systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture, real-time operating systems, and low-level programming.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and standards used in embedded systems, such as UART, SPI and I2C.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, System-on-Chips, and hardware/software co-design.
• Knowledge of laser communication principles and technologies would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatic, with a large degree of independence and keen on sharing initiatives for building the company
• Able to communicate clearly with customers, hands-on, driven, solution-oriented and a team player.
• Good command of the English language in word and writing.

What you can expect

• Excellent salary package: aligned with industry standards and reflective of your expertise and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: including pension plan, and a generous amount of paid time off (31 days off), holiday allowance (8%), travel allowance.
• Friday afternoon get-togethers (drinks and food).
• BBQ's parties when the weather allows it and seasonal company events/activities with your colleagues.