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# Software Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Antwerp Space
- **Location:** Hoboken (Antwerpen), Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5945866655

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.