Embedded Software Engineer

Job title: Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role This position is for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer at Indra Space, focused on real-time embedded software for space or aeronautical applications. You will contribute to end-to-end satellite and aerospace software development and may be on-call for interventions.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop real-time embedded software systems for space or aeronautical platforms, in compliance with applicable software development standards.
• Implement and maintain software components using C and Python for embedded environments.
• Work with real-time operating systems such as RTEMS, VxWorks, or FreeRTOS on ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or PowerPC architectures.
• Perform software verification and validation activities, including test specification and execution using EGSE/SCOE test benches.
• Define and document software and system designs using UML and SysML methodologies.
• Apply software configuration management practices using Git or SVN.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams following waterfall, SCRUM, or agile development methodologies.

What We're Looking For

• Engineering degree with 3–5 years of professional experience in relevant areas.
• Proven experience in the design and development of real-time embedded software systems for the space or aeronautical industry.
• Excellent programming skills in C and Python.
• Solid theoretical knowledge of multitasking systems and real-time operating systems (RTEMS, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or similar).
• Experience with embedded computer architectures such as ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or PowerPC.
• Experience in software verification and validation, including test definition and execution.
• Knowledge of software design and documentation methodologies (UML, SysML).
• Experience working with containers such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience or exposure to DevOps infrastructure and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• English level B2 (desirable).
• Availability for on-call duty and planned interventions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
• Open Culture: Direct communication and a friendly environment where your voice matters.
• Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
• People First: A collaborative team that supports and celebrates your success.
• Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
• Mobility Opportunities: Projects across Spain and beyond.
• Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.

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