Software Embedded Engineer

You’ll be part of our Software Team, responsible for developing and verifying embedded software for space communication and navigation products. You’ll collaborate with electrical engineers, system engineers, QA, and customers to deliver high-quality solutions on a fast-paced development schedule.

After onboarding, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to software requirements and test strategy.
• Delivering reliable embedded software for Antwerp Space hardware.
• Supporting product development from prototypes to flight.
• Owning your software components, including testing and documentation.
• Empowering our software development process for space applications.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on industry experience in C/C++ embedded software development on ARM or RISC-V architectures (bare-metal and Linux-based).
• Familiarity with implementing and optimizing complex numerical algorithms such as those used in navigation systems, cryptography or digital signal processing.
• Solid understanding of electronics (RF, digital, analog) and ability to read digital circuit schematics.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with hardware-level software: timers, interrupts, I2C/SPI, analog front ends, bootloaders, and debug tools.
• Knowledge of high-reliability software practices: defensive programming, continuous testing, static code analysis (MISRA).

• Experience in digital electronic design and hardware debugging (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

• Interest or experience in secure and safety-critical software development for space environments (e.g. Galileo projects).

Soft Skills

• Open mind and eager to learn.
• Enthusiastic about space communication and navigation systems and innovation.
• Proactive, structured, and analytical problem-solver.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for short-term business trips.

Please note:

Due to regulatory requirements beyond our control, this position is only open to individuals who are eligible for EU security clearance (EU citizen, or eligible for citizenship and living in the EU for at least 10 years). We understand this may limit eligibility, but we are obliged to comply with this government-mandated condition. Thank you for your understanding.

• A multicultural environment. You’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
• Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
• A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.

At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home, and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.

As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.

Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment, and we focus on the employee’s well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice and many other initiatives. Moreover, we actively promote sports activities, including lunchtime running and bouldering sessions. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year several events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit.

Antwerp Space, a leading Belgian space engineering company and a prominent player recognized by the European Space Agency and the European Commission, is inviting dynamic individuals to join our team as a System Engineer specializing in Navigation and Communication Systems. As part of the OHB SE group, one of Europe’s largest space organizations, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space technology.

Antwerp Space is an integral part of the OHB SE group, a major player in the European space industry with a strong footprint across various countries. Our diverse team of highly skilled engineers and technicians drives innovation in digital signal processing, hardware/software design, and project management. As a family-run business, we value the contributions of our employees and prioritize a dynamic, open, and enriching work environment.