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Embedded Software Engineer

On-site in Las Rozas·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 19 Oct)

FOSSA Systems

9 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Las Rozas
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

  • Educational master level.
  • Demonstrable interest in the space sector.
  • Experience developing embedded software in Linux environment.
  • Experience working with digital HW (programmers, JTAG, oscilloscope, etc.).
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS).
  • Strong skills optimizing and unit testing.
  • Experience on Xilinx FPGAs.

Education & certifications

  • Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering degree or similar.
  • 3 to 5 years of minimum related experience.
  • Experience with C, C++ and Python low-level programming languages.
  • Familiarity with debugging embedded systems (STM32, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.).
  • Basic understanding of circuit schematics and layouts.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, SPW, etc.).
  • Full professional proficiency in English.

The role

At FOSSA, we’re redefining how the world connects. As a leading space engineering and telecommunications company, we specialize in developing and deploying space technologies that enable a new era of communications. With a team of over +50 talented professionals, we’ve already launched +25 satellites and are actively building a next-generation satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity where it’s needed most.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement firmware for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
  • Closely working with hardware and other departments to design and build unit firmware and high-level satellite applications.
  • Support the definition of satellite and other systems architecture.
  • Work on digital and analog embedded hardware.
  • Prepare and maintain software detailed design and implementation documentation in accordance with company and industry standards.

About FOSSA Systems

FOSSA Systems is a Spanish space engineering and telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates small satellites to provide global IoT connectivity. With a team of over 50 professionals and more than 25 satellites already launched, the company offers end-to-end solutions including satellite infrastructure, ground stations, and IoT gateways. It serves industries such as energy, utilities, logistics, smart farming, and national security, operating on a pay-per-message SaaS model. Headquartered in Madrid, FOSSA is deploying an 80-satellite constellation to expand its coverage and drive mass adoption of satellite-enabled IoT.

Industry
Space Technology
Employees
51–100
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a dedicated R&D center in Lisbon, Portugal, and an office in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Offers hybrid (on-site and remote) work arrangements for many roles, including engineering and marketing positions.
  • Actively hiring for roles such as Embedded Software Engineer, IoT Systems Engineer, and Lead Satellite Operations Engineer in Spain.
  • Backed by the Spanish government and European Union funds, indicating stable growth and public support.
  • International presence with subsidiaries and strategic agreements in Japan, offering opportunities for global mobility.

In their own words

About the company & team

FOSSA is actively looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our software department in our Madrid office.

As an embedded engineer you will be able to program different devices across all FOSSA engineering segments (Space, Ground, User). With special focus in the continuous development of FOSSA flight assets, comprising its ground stations for satellite control and its IoT devices.

Additional information

  • Be part of a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.

FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Las Rozas, Madrid.

Full Time, Indefinite contract.

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