Embedded Software Engineer

  Delft
  Full time (40 hours per week)
  Medior (3 to 10 years)

About this job

We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.

As a software engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge technologies. Examples include advanced prototypes for laser satellite communication, creating the data highways of the future in collaboration with industry, and contributing to quantum computing—one of the key technologies identified by the 'Nationaal Groeifonds' to secure long-term economic growth in the Netherlands. These are just examples; there are many other exciting fields you’ll be involved in!

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Job details

Embedded Software Engineer

Main responsibilities 

You will join the software development team within the High Tech Industry unit in Delft, contributing your expertise to various areas, including optomechatronics, quantum technology, space systems engineering, semiconductor equipment, and optics.

Your role involves:

  • Working independently on projects as a software expert, collaborating with disciplines like control, electronics, optics, and mechanics.
  • Developing “software for hardware” for projects in fields such as quantum computing, laser satellite communication, and semiconductor equipment.
  • Acting as the software authority within project teams, balancing design decisions across disciplines.
  • Depending on your experience, leading other software developers in projects.

Requirements

We are looking for a pragmatic, flexible, and hands-on professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary project environment.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

  • A university degree in a technical field, preferably in physics or electronics
  • At least 5 years of full-time experience in software development for high-tech systems, including requirements specification, architecture design, implementation, integration, and testing
  • Expertise in Python, C, and C++, with experience in object-oriented programming, multi-threaded programs, real-time constraints, device drivers, and GUIs
  • Practical knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and standard laboratory equipment (experience with embedded platforms combining processor cores and FPGA is a plus)
  • The ability to quickly acquire knowledge of specialized software topics and project-specific domain expertise

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Embedded Software Engineer?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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Our story

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At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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How to apply

Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl or apply directly through our website.

Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.