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In this role, you will develop firmware in C/C++, integrate FPGA solutions, and build Hardware-in-the-Loop systems. You will also maintain CI/CD pipelines and collaborate closely with the electrical team during hardware bring-up.
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Your role in the team
- As an Embedded Software Engineer at GATE Space, you will be responsible for embedded software architecture, implementation, and automated testing.
- You'll play a key role in developing close-to-hardware firmware in C/C++ and integrating FPGA-based solutions, while architecting robust Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments and CI/CD pipelines to validate system performance.
- This hands-on role requires you to work closely with the electrical engineering team during hardware bring-up and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge propulsion development in a fast-paced environment, supporting the entire development lifecycle.
- Embedded Development: Design, implement, and maintain close-to-hardware software and firmware in C and C++.
- FPGA Integration: Develop, interface, and verify FPGA-based solutions, bridging the gap between programmable hardware logic and low-level software.
- Test & Infrastructure: Architect and build robust test setups, specifically designing and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to validate firmware performance and safety.
- Automation Pipeline: Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate embedded software builds, testing, and deployment directly to hardware targets.
- Scripting & Tooling: Write robust Python scripts for test automation, data analysis, and hardware interfacing.
- Hardware Bring-Up: Work hands-on with the electrical engineering team during prototype bring-up, debugging complex hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- System Architecture: Take ownership of software trade-offs, microcontroller selection, and the software architecture of custom PCB designs.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent / self-taught.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to design and build automated test setups and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, especially when troubleshooting at the hardware-software boundary.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical trade-offs to cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
Experience
- Industry experience of at least four (4) years in as many of the following areas: Extensive experience programming in C and C++ close to the hardware.
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers.
- Hands-on experience with bring-up and debugging of embedded hardware.
- Experience writing Python for tooling, automation, or data handling.
- Experience setting up and managing CI/CD workflows for embedded systems.
- Experience debugging low-level communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).
- [Optional but desired] Hands-on experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and toolchains.
- [Optional but desired] Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, etc.).
- [Optional but desired] Experience with Beckhoff or similar automation systems (TwinCAT, EtherCAT).
- [Optional but desired] Work experience in aerospace, medical, automotive, or other safety-critical applications.
What we offer
- We are looking for a full-time employee, starting as soon as possible.
- This role is in-person in Vienna, Austria with occasional travel to customers all across Europe & the US as well as conferences and industry events globally.
- Minimum annual gross salary of EUR 55,000. A higher salary can be offered depending on qualifications, experience, and professional background.
- A front-row seat in the development and implementation of innovative space missions and technologies.
- The opportunity to help shape a rapidly growing European space company.
- Competitive compensation package depending on qualifications and experience.
- Variable compensation opportunities as part of performance and reward programs.
- Daily company-sponsored lunch.
- Public transportation ticket.
- Flexible working hours.
- Direct collaboration with leading industrial, scientific, and institutional partners.
- A highly motivated and ambitious international team working to redefine in-space mobility.
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About your employer
GATE Space Innovation GmbH is a forward-looking New-Space company based in Vienna, Austria. As a spin-off of TU Wien, the company focuses on developing innovative in-space mobility solutions, such as the GATE Jetpack and the GATE Thruster, which are used in various satellite missions. Since its founding in 2022, GATE Space aims to transform aerospace technology through scalable solutions.
- Startup
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- Aviation, Space Travel
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