Embedded Software Engineer

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S[&]T.

We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.

As a software engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge technologies. Examples include advanced prototypes for laser satellite communication, creating the data highways of the future in collaboration with industry, and contributing to quantum computing—one of the key technologies identified by the 'Nationaal Groeifonds' to secure long-term economic growth in the Netherlands. These are just examples; there are many other exciting fields you’ll be involved in!

Responsibilities

You will join the software development team within the High Tech Industry unit in Delft, contributing your expertise to various areas, including optomechatronics, quantum technology, space systems engineering, semiconductor equipment, and optics.

Your role involves:

• Working independently on projects as a software expert, collaborating with disciplines like control, electronics, optics, and mechanics.
• Developing “software for hardware” for projects in fields such as quantum computing, laser satellite communication, and semiconductor equipment.
• Acting as the software authority within project teams, balancing design decisions across disciplines.
• Depending on your experience, leading other software developers in projects.

Requirements

We are looking for a pragmatic, flexible, and hands-on professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary project environment.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A university degree in a technical field, preferably in physics or electronics
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in software development for high-tech systems, including requirements specification, architecture design, implementation, integration, and testing
• Expertise in Python, C, and C++, with experience in object-oriented programming, multi-threaded programs, real-time constraints, device drivers, and GUIs
• Practical knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and standard laboratory equipment (experience with embedded platforms combining processor cores and FPGA is a plus)
• The ability to quickly acquire knowledge of specialized software topics and project-specific domain expertise

Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to [email protected].

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