Principal Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d)
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Summary
Principal-level hands-on embedded software engineer who owns the architecture of laser communication terminal controllers at Mynaric in Munich. Day to day: real-time C/C++ development on target hardware, designing pointing/acquisition/tracking (PAT) modes, writing ICDs with modem hardware/FPGA partners, and leading, mentoring and setting standards for the embedded software team.
Join us as Principal Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) and work with us on changing the future!
We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!
- Own the embedded software architecture of laser communication terminal controllers and lead its evolution toward multi-waveform operation.
- Define and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between terminal software and external modem hardware, and drive alignment with technology partners.
- Design and implement new Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking (PAT) modes and operational state machines together with control systems engineers.
- Set the technical direction, coding standards, review process and verification strategy for embedded software.
- Lead hands-on bring-up and integration on target hardware with electronics, FPGA and control teams.
- Represent embedded software in design reviews and in technical meetings with customers and partners.
- Mentor engineers and build a strong embedded software capability in the team.
- University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on professional experience in real-time embedded C/C++, including at least 3 years with architecture responsibility for complex multiprocessor systems.
- Actively writes code and works on target hardware; not only a reviewing or management role.
- In-depth knowledge of real-time systems (RTOS, interrupts, DMA, caches, timers) and communication protocols (UART, SPI, CAN, Ethernet).
- Practical experience writing and negotiating ICDs and integrating software with third-party hardware and FPGAs.
- Experience with control loops, pointing/tracking or sensor-actuator systems; laser communication or PAT experience is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with software standards for space or safety-critical systems (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-40C, DO-178C) is a plus.
- Hands-on lab skills with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
- Ability to lead, mentor and communicate complex topics clearly in multidisciplinary teams.
We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!