Systems Engineer - Signal Processing & Algorithm Development (m/f/d)

Location: Weßling near Munich, Bavaria, Germany; hybrid work with mobile work abroad.

Company

hirify.global System AG develops high-tech space solutions as part of hirify.global SE, including satellites and systems for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science, space exploration, human space flight, and aerial reconnaissance.

What you will do

• Research and develop on-board signal-processing algorithms for applications such as super-resolution, calibration, filtering, compression, object detection, and autonomous navigation.
• Implement reference prototypes and optimize them for on-board constraints, including bit-accurate models.
• Define, design, test, and implement algorithms in software environments with preliminary on-board deployment.
• Evaluate reference implementations against hardware implementations and define interfaces and requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and report verification and validation activities.
• Define work packages, manage external interfaces, review subcontractor deliverables, and support technical discussions with customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• University or polytechnic degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, such as computer vision, computer science, embedded software engineering, signal processing, physics, aerospace engineering, or robotics.
• Experience with algorithm deployment on target hardware.
• Proficiency in at least one area: passive optical instruments, signal processing and mathematical modelling, image-processing algorithms, Level 1 processing, or autonomous navigation.
• Programming experience, for example with Python or C++.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and product-oriented approach.
• Fluent English in reading and writing.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, sabbatical options, 30 days of vacation, and special leave days.
• Hybrid work and mobile work abroad, with structured onboarding and a buddy during the first months.
• Training courses, individual professional development, German language courses, and an annual employee dialogue.
• Permanent employment with a 13th monthly salary, accident insurance, and company pension plan.
• Company restaurant, meal subsidy, health promotion, childcare support, mobility benefits, and company events.
• Participation in space projects, an employee suggestion system, and opportunities for research and development.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted in German or English through the online application tool.
• Applicants with partial matches to the requirements are welcome to apply.