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# Senior Firmware Engineer, Autonomous Systems

- **Company:** Sphere Defense
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Wi-Fi Technology, Peripherals, Yocto, Information Technology, Low Latency, Bare Metal, Grpc
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c33d71bc3997bd66

## About the Role

You are an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Firmware Engineer that has extensive experience with MCUs running bare-metal and RTOSs, and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with autonomous systems., * Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent

 * At least 8 years in relevant role, with increasing levels of ownership
 * Demonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on MCUs and MPUs running bare-metal and RTOS
 * Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
 * Experience with bare-metal and RTOS firmware systems
 * Deep experience with System Design of complex and reliable autonomous systems
 * Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation
 * Experience with Device Drivers development and Board Bringup, including BSP creation
 * Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
 * Experience with implementing and maintaining complex. multi-stage, SIL/HIL CI/CD processes
 * Experience integrating sensors and peripherals such as IMUs, Hall sensors, network devices, 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

 * Experience with Linux and Yocto-based embedded systems
 * Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
 * Proficient in Rust
 * Experience with ST and NXP chipsets
 * Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
 * Experience with Mobile Apps integration (BLE, WiFi)

## Description

* Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
 * Architect, develop and test high-performant and reliable firmware systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
 * 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 sophisticated 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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