Embedded Software Engineer

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About Antwerp Space

Antwerp Space is a leading Belgian space engineering company and an industrial player well-recognized by the European Space Agency and the European Commission. Antwerp Space has an established presence in the European space market and in several cases is taking the lead in technically complex space projects, supported by a consortium of partners from all over Europe.

The company employs highly skilled engineers and technicians from all over the world, the majority of whom hold an engineering degree, with strong expertise in the areas of digital signal processing, hardware and software design, as well as in project management and technical leadership.

OHB SE Group

Antwerp Space is part of the OHB SE group, one of Europe’s success stories in the field of contemporary space. Today it can call itself the third largest space group in Europe.

The OHB SE group has been growing at a steady pace over the last three decades and its footprint in Europe has continuously expanded. Nowadays, there are subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Luxembourg, Greece, the Czech Republic and Belgium. Despite its size, OHB SE is still a family business, run by the Fuchs family.

Who are we looking for?

• BSc or MSc degree Electronics and Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 2y+ experience writing embedded software in C and/or C++ , preferable for the Atmel AVR and ARM Cortex family or a similar microarchitecture
• and/or 2y+ experience writing embedded Linux based software (mainly for ground products)
• Senior: 3y+ experience in firmware development and verification for flight (space) software.
• Principle understanding of electronics (RF, digital, analog)
• Familiar with common electronic building blocks and comfortable reading digital circuit design schematics
  

Required technical competences

• Working knowledge of hardware level software development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs, bootloaders and debug tools
• Experience with defensive programming, continuous testing and similar high-reliability software development strategies, MISRA coding guidelines
• Experience in digital electronic design is an advantage
• Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer (SPI, CAN, Ethernet or similar)
• Experience with SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1533 bus is an advantage
• Experience with Linux based embedded system (for non-critical ground products)
• Experience with LabVIEW and/or Python for automated test setups
  

Senior

• Experience programming and testing high reliability, safety critical, and fault tolerant systems, Radiation effects
• Familiar with Functional Safety concepts and FMEDA
• Familiar with ECSS software guidelines, standards and the validation & verification process and documentation for flight (space) software.
• Experience with Independent Software Verification and Validation (ISVV) is an advantage
  

Expected soft skills

• Open-minded towards new ideas and willing to learn
• Enthusiastic for the space adventure
• Way of working is characterized by great care and exactitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Occasional business trips mean a welcome change from your daily work
  

Where do you fit in?

The Software Team is responsible for architecting, developing and verifying embedded software for communication products, mainly in space systems. The Software Team works closely with electrical engineers, system engineers, QA and customers across the company to deliver high quality products on a rapid development schedule. As a member of the Software Team, you will contribute to fascinating international satellite projects.

After an extensive period of training-on-the-job your tasks will be:

• Contribute to the software requirements and test strategy definitions
• Deliver highly reliable embedded software for Antwerp Space designed hardware
• Work with engineers across the department to develop new products, from prototype through production and flight
• Take ownership of your mission-critical embedded software products, including verification, testing and writing documentation
• Follow the Antwerp Space flight software development process and write great embedded software for space applications
  

What we can offer you

• A multicultural environment. You’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
• Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
• Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
  

Come and explore Antwerp Space

At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.

As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.

Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee’s well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, yoga, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit.

Eager to join us? Get in touch!

Apply now by clicking the Apply button below and send us your motivation letter and CV. We will be get back to you soon.