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# On-Board Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Gmv
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Signal Processing, Software Systems, Vivado, Fpga Hardware, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/on-board-embedded-systems-engineer-en-madrid-ID-372249780

## About the Role

research centers, and technology partnersRequisitos principalesDegree in Electrical, Industrial, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering or related field (space applications focus)Experience in digital hardware design and developmentKnowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Experience or interest in space technologies and aerospace projectsHands-on experience with Adaptive Embedded Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologiesCollaborative mindsetAbility to work across cross-functional teamsProblem-solving and initiative in R&D contextsPetaLinux and embedded systems development environmentsXilinx Vivado and FPGA developmentContainerization and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)

## Description

OverviewAs an Embedded Software Engineer in GMVs Robotics and Onboard Autonomy team, you will help develop advanced space-grade hardware and software for ESA and commercial customers.You contribute to FPGA and digital hardware projects, embedded architectures, and onboard AI capabilities, shaping next-gen space platforms.You will work across R&D and operational projects, collaborating with universities and technology partners to drive innovation.This role offers exposure to cutting-edge space avionics and a clear path to impact the missions of future space programs.Compensaciones / Beneficioshybrid working modelteleworking up to 8 weeks/yearflexible start/end timespersonalized career plan and trainingnational and international mobilityrelocation packageResponsabilidadesDesign and develop hardware/software solutions for next-generation space platformsContribute to digital hardware design and FPGA development for space applicationsDefine and implement embedded architectures on RISC processors and heterogeneous computing platformsDevelop acceleration solutions for signal processing, communications, and onboard AISupport rapid prototyping, validation, and certification for space-grade systemsContribute to architecture definition, technical estimates, and solution development for satellites and onboard instrumentsParticipate in R&D activities exploring emerging technologies and driving innovationCollaborate with universities, research centers, and technology partnersRequisitos principalesDegree in Electrical, Industrial, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering or related field (space applications focus)Experience in digital hardware design and developmentKnowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Experience or interest in space technologies and aerospace projectsHands-on experience with Adaptive Embedded Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologiesCollaborative mindsetAbility to work across cross-functional teamsProblem-solving and initiative in R&D contextsPetaLinux and embedded systems development environmentsXilinx Vivado and FPGA developmentContainerization and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)


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