Darwin Space are currently hiring for A Senior Embedded Space Engineer in Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the embedded design and implementation of user equipment products, from concept through production.
* Design and validate PCBs, including schematic capture, layout review, and bring-up.
* Develop and maintain low-level firmware, device drivers, and embedded applications in C and C++.
* Work extensively with FreeRTOS for task management, scheduling, and real-time performance.
* Design and optimize for low-power embedded systems to meet energy efficiency requirements.
* Integrate communication interfaces and protocols.
* Use GitLab for version control, code reviews, and release management.
* Produce and maintain clear technical documentation covering hardware and firmware designs, processes, and system integration.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Telecom, Core Network) to ensure end-to-end integration.
* Debug and optimize system performance at both hardware and firmware levels.
* Ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
Key Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
* 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
* Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded platforms, with object-oriented programming expertise.
* Proficiency with FreeRTOS and real-time embedded systems.
* Proven experience in PCB design and hardware bring-up using Altium Designer.
* Hands-on experience with version control systems, specifically GitLab.
* Experience in low-power embedded system design.
* Strong skills in low-level firmware and driver development.
* Demonstrated ability to produce clear, maintainable documentation.
* Interest in satellite communications and telecom systems.
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience with modem integration, RF front-ends, or 5G communication protocols.
* Background in designing rugged or outdoor hardware systems
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

