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# Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics

- **Company:** Sphere Defense
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Yocto, Information Technology, Low Latency, Machine Learning Operations, Grpc, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f38f71f575e6464

## About the Role

You are an experienced and highly-motivated Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics that has worked with robotics Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent

 * Demonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on Linux, on performance constrained targets
 * Excellent understanding of Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems
 * Proficiency in C++ and Python
 * Experience in working within Embedded Linux (Yocto)
 * Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
 * Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
 * Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders, etc.
 * Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus
 * You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges

Preferred Qualifications

 * Proficient in Rust
 * Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
 * Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
 * Experience with cameras and image sensors

## Description

* Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
 * Design, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
 * Optimize the performance of message middleware, data processing pipelines, ML pipelines and other mission-critical workloads running on flying autonomous systems
 * Together with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met
 * Troubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear
 * Establish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects
 * Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed


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