VINCORION Advanced Systems - Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Energy Systems (Hardware/Software, C, RTOS) - All Genders

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Wedel, Germany
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
€72,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Embedded Software FreeRTOS Hardware Design Microsoft Office Software Architecture Real-Time Operating Systems Simulink Software Engineering PIC Microcontroller Real Time Systems Information Technology

Job description

  • Own the creation, updating and adaptation of requirements, architecture and interface documentation in DOORS, in line with project needs
  • Lead the development of software architecture for embedded energy systems
  • Create software designs and develop embedded software and drivers
  • Integrate Matlab Simulink outputs into software (e.g. controllers)
  • Perform hardware integration and error analysis during the integration phase
  • Plan and coordinate software engineering activities, including time and resource management
  • Take ownership of work packages, including managing and coordinating other engineers
  • Structure, evaluate and comment on client software requirements during the bidding phase
  • Support clients during the specification phase, clarifying technical questions and providing evidence
  • Create software subcontracting specifications for subcontractors with strict traceability compliance
  • Manage and coordinate software subcontractors, including formal engineering change processes

Requirements

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Energy Systems: The Role Are you a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and safety-critical software development? Do you have experience with the V-Model and an interest in the defense sector? We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our energy systems software engineering team in Wedel, near Hamburg., * A completed university degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical discipline

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in embedded software programming
  • Experience working with subcontractors
  • Strong knowledge of C programming
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. FreeRTOS) and hard real-time systems
  • Hardware-related microcontroller programming experience
  • A solid understanding of power electronics and electrical machines
  • High self-motivation and strong communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration
  • A structured, detail-oriented approach to ensure complete, standards-compliant documentation
  • Confident use of MS Office applications
  • Willingness to work in the military/defense technology sector (industry experience desirable)
  • Business-fluent German and good English (for documentation and technical discussions)
  • Knowledge of control engineering, field-oriented control, and PWM control of electric motors is a plus

Benefits & conditions

Salary: Max. €88,000 gross per annum (collectively agreed, metal & electrical industry Hamburg region), 35-hour working week

About the company

We are a specialist technology company developing and manufacturing innovative energy systems for safety-critical applications, including generators, electric motors and drives, gensets, power electronics and hybrid energy systems for the aviation, security & defense, and rail industries. With around 800 employees across multiple international sites, we also operate a one-stop repair and service business supporting a wide range of manufacturers. Our mission centers on engineering solutions that protect and empower people and society., What We Offer Meaningful work: Contribute directly to the development, production, and advancement of safety-critical technologies Real ownership: Influence quality, process and outcomes in a visible, measurable way Strong benefits: Collectively agreed pay, holiday and Christmas bonuses, and 30 days of annual leave Flexible working: Modern working-time arrangements with mobile/home office options depending on role Continuous development: Training, English language courses, and regular development conversations Convenient commuting: JobRad bike leasing, free parking, and good transport links from Hamburg and the surrounding region A collaborative team: Colleagues who take ownership, solve problems, and deliver results together Long-term stability: A future-focused company investing in technology and its people Remuneration follows the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry (Hamburg region). Starting gross annual salary is approximately €88,000 based on a 35-hour working week, plus collectively agreed special payments (subject to length of service).

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