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# (sr.) Software Engineer - Defense & Security

- **Company:** ScioTeq BV
- **Location:** Kortrijk, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Subversion, Computer Network Technologies, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5847899162

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Electronics, ICT, computer sciences, or equivalent.

 * Min. a few years of experience in related field.
 * Advanced technical skills i.e. Embedded software development: embedded Linux, Build Systems (Buildroot, Yocto)
 * Programming languages: C/C++ (Python, Linux shell script, Java Script)
 * Understanding of network technology
 * Version control systems: SVN, git
 * You have an analytical mind and are solution oriented.
 * You are enthusiastic and can collaborate with an open mind in an international team.
 * You have good communication skills in English.
 * You identify with our core company values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Trust & Respect, Ethical Behavior.

## Description

You will develop software solutions for our Air Traffic Control and Defense & Security Business Unit.

 * Analyze and enhance the existing codebase for the product you're working on.
 * Evaluate requirements from NPI (New Product Introduction) project managers and translate them into necessary code changes.
 * Contribute to defining the overall architecture for new developments, building on existing frameworks or proposing new approaches.
 * Collaborate with colleagues (both software and non-software) to assess all aspects of new designs, including the impact on other departments such as product industrialization.
 * Maintain a broad product overview and identify opportunities for code and design reuse across projects.
 * Discuss proposed modifications with team members to arrive at well-rounded, effective solutions.
 * Apply best coding practices and actively suggest process improvements to enhance team performance and product quality.
 * Represent the software team in product-related project meetings.
 * Take ownership of follow-up tasks and incorporate new insights as the design evolves.
 * Ensure reliable and timely software deliverables, including managing the release process.
 * Estimate workloads and communicate proactively when project milestones are at risk.
 * Report directly to the R&D Manager Software.


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