Embedded Software Engineer

Role: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Trieste, Italy Join a high-performing Flight Software team building mission-critical software that powers next-generation satellites. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate real-time embedded software running on onboard computers (OBCs), contributing directly to space missions where reliability and precision are paramount. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software for spacecraft onboard systems Contribute across the full software lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, and verification Interface directly with flight hardware, supporting debugging and system integration Develop and maintain reusable software components and shared libraries Support AIV (Assembly, Integration & Verification) activities, including HIL/SIL testing Produce and review technical documentation aligned with industry standards Collaborate with system, hardware, and external partners to define software specifications Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes Required Qualifications 2 years of experience in embedded software development Strong proficiency in C/C++ Experience designing real-time software architectures Hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., RTEMS, FreeRTOS) or embedded Linux Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART) Experience with build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Git) Solid understanding of software development lifecycle in regulated environments Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries is a plus Basic knowledge of Assembly Exposure to advanced tooling, automation, and AI-assisted development Offer: Competitive salary benefits Flexible remote working 2-3 days a week (50%) Join a high level diverse, innovative team always challenging eachother Growth opportunities horizontally or vertically