Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Python): Developing and automating testing infrastructure for flight software of launch vehicles with an accent on reliability, HIL setups, and data verification. Focus on building CI/CD pipelines, implementing automated software tests, and resolving complex flight software bugs.

Location: Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing New Space company building modern launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites to enable cheaper and sustainable access to space.

What you will do

• Implement and automate software tests, data analysis, and verification/validation processes.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure, specifically Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups.
• Develop internal tools to support the flight software development and testing lifecycle.
• Identify software bugs and drive the technical effort to resolve them.
• Track software performance during launch and test campaigns, providing live expertise and support.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a comparable field.
• Professional experience developing with Python and C/C++.
• Experience working with Real-time systems and Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Git, software debugging, and data analysis/visualization.
• Experience implementing and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• English: Fluent proficiency (C1) required.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or testing software specifically for Aerospace applications.
• Experience working with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems.
• Experience working with microcontrollers and FPGAs.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Participation Program via virtual company shares.
• 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after probation.
• Subsidised daily lunches and a fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass).
• Individual learning budget and childcare allowance for non-school-age children.