Embedded Software Architect (Defense)

Location: Herstal, Belgium; no remote work

Company

Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, embedded systems, and cybersecurity for sectors including railways, automotive, energy, medical, aerospace, space, telecommunications, industry, and defense.

What you will do

• Define and develop embedded software architectures aligned with system constraints, maintaining consistency and traceability from concept through delivery.
• Lead the technical direction of embedded software projects and mentor developers and engineering teams.
• Translate high-level specifications into embedded solutions balancing processing power, communication interfaces, and real-time constraints.
• Maintain existing software and contribute to new development initiatives while ensuring software quality through unit testing, code coverage, SonarQube, and related standards.
• Coordinate embedded software integration with hardware, perform low-level debugging using oscilloscopes, probes, and embedded development tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support technical reviews, and recommend innovative tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Software or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in C and Python for embedded real-time systems; C++ is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of bare-metal and RTOS-based architectures; Linux RT and Yocto required as applicable, with Docker as a plus.
• Hands-on experience with CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553/1760, ARINC429, or similar communication protocols.
• Familiarity with NXP processors, Holt interfaces, Lauterbach TRACE32, and SEGGER debugging tools.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and low-level hardware-software integration.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and tools including Bitbucket, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Ability to work in Agile or V-model development frameworks, with excellent communication skills, autonomy, and a mentoring mindset.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of DO-178, ARP4754, or ISO 26262 standards.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Cutting-edge technological environment focused on defense innovation and mission-critical systems.
• Ownership of high-level software architecture challenges within a collaborative, agile, expert-driven culture.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art tools and international project standards.
• Attractive salary package, additional legal days off, and a mobility package covering transport or a car.
• DKV, group insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, and training opportunities.