(Senior) Engineer, Embedded Software, meoSphere

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

meoSphere is SES's next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones.

To accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and ensure quality, SES is internalizing a critical segment of the satellite supply chain: the final integration of partner satellite platforms with SES's software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join our satellite payload team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing embedded software for advanced satellite payloads, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and real-time constraints. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of space technology

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Develop and maintain embedded software for satellite payload systems using Rust and C++.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and mission teams to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Optimize code for real-time performance, low power consumption, and fault tolerance.
• Integrate software with hardware components and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the software-hardware boundary.
• Contribute to documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Support mission-critical timelines and adapt to evolving project requirements.

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in embedded software for satcom payloads, avionics, or equivalent safety-critical domains
• Proven experience in embedded software development for real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in Rust and C++, with a deep understanding of memory management, concurrency, and safety.
• Familiarity with RTOS, bare-metal programming, and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Experience with cross-compilation, toolchains, and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB).
• Knowledge of satellite systems, payload operations, or space-grade electronics is a strong plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with fault detection/recovery mechanisms.
• Knowledge of signal processing, data compression, or telemetry protocols.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to FPGA integration, hardware abstraction layers, or sensor fusion.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Eligibility for ESA/EU/NATO/National SECRET personnel security clearances. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such clearance, is considered an asset.
• Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office
• Able to travel nationally & internationally

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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