Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/STM32): Designing and optimizing low-level firmware for real-time embedded systems in autonomous drone platforms with an accent on safety-critical architecture and hardware-software integration. Focus on developing robust drivers, fault-handling mechanisms, and ensuring deterministic behavior in mission-critical aerospace environments.

Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company specializing in the development of mass-scalable, software-defined unmanned systems for NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Develop embedded firmware in native C for STM32-based embedded systems.
• Design and implement real-time software for safety-critical drone and aerospace applications.
• Build low-level drivers, communication interfaces, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Implement robust fault detection, watchdog, redundancy, and failsafe mechanisms.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, validation, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware-software interaction issues using oscilloscopes, debuggers, and logic analyzers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in native C programming for low-level environments.
• Hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers and RTOS or bare-metal architectures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use embedded measurement tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or DO-178C.
• German language skills for collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in avionics, robotics, or autonomous systems development.
• Background in regulated high-reliability industries like defense or aerospace.