Senior Manager; -Board Embedded Systems - Aerospace and Defence

Are you ready to step into a role where you can help shape the future of global satellite communications and make a real impact in connecting the world?

Join a world-leading satellite and space solutions provider with a rich legacy of innovation spanning decades and a newly strengthened global position following its strategic acquisition of another major industry player, operating one of the most advanced multi-orbit networks with over 100 satellites that connect over 99 percent of the world’s population; trusted by multiple government organisations, mobile network operators, and commercial airlines, celebrated for delivering high-quality video, broadband, mobility and defence communications, and recognised for pioneering industry firsts from direct-to-home broadcasting to cutting-edge low-latency Medium Earth Orbit services.

Take your career to new heights and apply now to be part of a team driving innovation, enabling secure global connectivity, and delivering transformative solutions across land, sea, and air!

• Architecture & Delivery:
  Define the software architecture for high-throughput payloads, selecting languages, RTOS, and observability frameworks.
• Hardware/Software Co-design:
  Partition algorithms across CPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs while managing power, thermal, and memory budgets.
• System Resilience:
  Lead the implementation of real-time scheduling and Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) protocols.
• Quality Assurance:
  Establish flight-software best practices, including CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and secure Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
• Team Leadership:
  Hire, mentor, and manage senior engineering talent through the full development lifecycle.
• Operational Integration:
  Ensure software interfaces seamlessly with satellite bus systems and meets radiation hardening constraints.

• Experience:
  
  10+ years in embedded/real-time software for telecommunications, avionics, or safety-critical domains.
• Technical Stack:
  Deep proficiency in Rust, C, or C++, with expertise in Linux systems programming.
• Hardware Logic:
  Experience in low-level programming and hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, or Assembly).
• Systems Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of RF, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and Software Defined Radio (SDR).
• Verification:
  Hands‑on experience with HIL testing, cross‑compilation tool chains, and JTAG/GDB debugging.
• Security:
  Eligibility for national/international "SECRET" level security clearance.

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) regression testing in a space-manufacturing context.
• Familiarity with proprietary software‑defined payload integration.
• Experience navigating the transition from rapid prototyping to hardened, flight‑ready code.

• Innovation-Driven Environment:
  Work within a cutting‑edge manufacturing and test facility.
• Professional Growth:
  Lead a pivotal department in a globally scaling satellite communications leader.
• Global Mobility:
  Opportunities for national and international travel for project execution.
• Hybrid Flexibility:
  Alignment with the company’s agile manufacturing and integration model.

• €,000