Embedded Software Engineer - Telecommunications

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast, government, and defence communication networks and ground station solutions, with more than 30 years of experience delivering secure, tailor-engineered satellite network and system solutions to customers across over 130 countries. The role offers the opportunity to join a small, agile international team building a brand-new LEO satellite installation and integration product from the ground up in the Bodensee region of Germany.

As part of a five-person core team, the Embedded Software Engineer will have genuine day-one involvement across system architecture, tooling selection, design, implementation, and testing for a next-generation NTN/3GPP satellite product, with direct exposure to satellite communications and 5G/6G NTN infrastructure in a high-trust environment with no legacy codebase or unnecessary bureaucracy. Ready to take your expertise to the next level?

Get in touch today! Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test embedded software for SoCs, evaluation boards, and custom platforms Develop drivers, middleware, and applications to enable proof-of-concepts and system prototypes Integrate partner SDKs and in-house modules, supporting HW/SW co-design and debugging Contribute to rapid prototyping and validation of satellite communication technologies Collaborate across teams and document software design, integration, and best practices Support early-phase work including system architecture, tooling selection, and hardware component decisions Skills/Must Have: 2+ years' embedded software development experience using C; C++, Rust or Python a plus Strong real-world (not purely academic) networking background: IP, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, routing Experience with embedded Linux, FPGA, microcontrollers, RTOS, SoCs, and board bring-up EU citizenship required (for clearance) English C1; German not required (basic knowledge a plus) Desirable Skills: Familiarity with drivers and communication protocols, including 3GPP 5G/6G Satellite Communications Experience CI/CD Tooling Benefits: Ground-floor role on a confidential, from-scratch LEO satellite product Small, international, agile team (5 people) with direct access to technical leadership Broad scope across the full project lifecycle rather than a narrow silo 3 days on-site per week Salary: €80,000 - €100,000