Embedded Software Engineer

ph3Who We Are /h3 pSphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats. /p h3Who We Are /h3 pSphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.br/Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe. /p h3About You /h3 pYou are an experienced and highly-motivated bEmbedded Software Engineer /b that has worked with Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs, bare-metal and RTOSs on MCUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liBe one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats /li liDesign, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency /li liTogether with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met /li liTroubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear /li liEstablish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects /li liBe a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed /li /ul h3Location /h3 pOnsite in Brussels, Belgium. Our office is close to Central Station. /p h3Reports to /h3 pChief Technology Officer /p h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent /li liDemonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on Linux /li liProficiency in C/C++ and Python /li liExperience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems /li liExperience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications development /li liExperience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug /li liExperience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes /li liProficient with System Design, designing complex, multi-processor systems /li liExperience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders, etc. /li liExcellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus /li liYou are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers /li liProficient in Rust /li liExperience with ST and NXP chipsets /li liExperience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.) /li liExperience with cameras and image sensors /li liExperience with Mobile Apps integration (BLE, WiFi) /li /ul h3What

we offer
/h3 ul liAttractive compensation /li liYear-end bonus eligibility /li liStock Options Plan eligibility /li liMobility Budget /li li32 days of holidays /li liMeal vouchers /li liPrivate Health insurance /li /ul pWe are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you /p pSphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape. /p pThis role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time. /p /p