Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!
Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.
As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!
Your Mission:
We're looking for a Software Engineer to join the Onboard Computer and Satellite Subsystems team and help us reach the next level.
This team is responsible for developing software that runs on our cutting-edge onboard computer to communicate via different interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I²C, and UART, as well as software for satellite subsystems we develop in-house.
Senior Software Engineer - FPGA (all genders)
Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your Mission:
- Implement low-level drivers for ARM-based MCUs, SoCs, and external chips in real-time operating system and bare-metal environments.
- Implement software for satellite subsystems such as batteries, sun sensors, reaction wheels, and related hardware.
- Collaborate closely with the hardware and electronics teams to ensure smooth board handover, bring-up, debugging, and validation.
- Interface with the Mission and Payload Software teams to provide low-level platform features such as communication interfaces, device drivers, non-volatile memory access, and board-support functionality.
- Assist with on-orbit flight operations.
Your Background:
- Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on embedded development experience in domains such as aerospace, robotics, real-time control systems, or low-level systems software.
- Expertise in C,proficiency in Python, and familiarity with Rust.
- Proficiency with git source control.
- Practical debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and related tools.
- Solid understanding of ARM microprocessor architecture.
- Commitment to software quality through developer-led automated testing practices.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts across teams and roles.
- Proven experience with embedded communication protocols and buses such as CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, and/or PCIe.
- Excellent knowledge of RTOS internals.
- Proficiency working in a Linux development environment and with the GCC toolchain.
- Experience with Xilinx Zynq, Vivado, or comparable FPGA/SoC vendor tooling.
- Ability to work with hardware schematics and board-level documentation to define pin constraints, configure peripherals, and generate board-support or software handoff artifacts.
- Comfortable with automation and scripting, particularly Tcl and Python.
- Basic familiarity with VHDL or Verilog is helpful, but this is not primarily an RTL design role.
What We Offer:
- Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
- Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club.
- We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
- Nestled in the heart of Friedrichshain, our Berlin office provides a lively and central hub easily accessible by transit. Immerse yourself in a neighborhood teeming with vibrant restaurants and year-round cultural events.
- Enjoy the flexibility of ample vacation time, including a special company holiday on April 12th dedicated to celebrating the International Day of Human Spaceflight.
Über uns
Reflex Aerospace, ein 2021 gegründetes NewSpace-Startup mit Sitz in München und Berlin, ist führend in der Bereitstellung fortschrittlicher Dual-Use-Satellitentechnologie in beispielloser Geschwindigkeit. Das Unternehmen setzt die neuesten Techniken ein, um die Entwicklung und Produktion von Nutzlastsatelliten zu modernisieren und so deutlich kürzere Lieferzeiten und eine höhere Zuverlässigkeit zu erreichen. Durch die Anwendung algorithmischer Technik und rationalisierter Systemdesignprozesse beschleunigt Reflex die Lieferung von Satelliten und ermöglicht so blitzschnelle Innovationen für unsere Kunden.
