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WIWingcopter GmbH

Embedded Software Engineer - Communications(m/w/x)

Weiterstadt
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Developing embedded comms software for unmanned aircraft, including avionics (CAN, SPI) and external links (LTE, satellite). 5+ years embedded C/C++ for real-time systems required. Remote work options, free parking.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
  • 5+ years embedded C/C++ development for real-time, resource-constrained, or safety-critical systems
  • 3+ years designing and integrating embedded communication systems (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, LTE, RF, satellite) in complex or aerospace environments
  • Hands-on experience with RTOS or embedded Linux platforms, CMake, Docker, Git, CI pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
  • Strong debugging skills using JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Knowledge of safety and certification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262) is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration in cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills; fluent in English (German is a plus)
  • Thrives in collaborative environments and values collective success
  • Approaches challenges with a positive mindset and proactive attitude
  • Believes technology improves society and drives positive change

Tasks

  • Develop embedded communication software for unmanned aircraft
  • Maintain embedded communication software for unmanned aircraft
  • Develop internal avionics communication software (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)
  • Develop external link communication software (LTE, satellite, RF)
  • Enable reliable autonomous operations through software
  • Define avionics interfaces
  • Manage avionics interfaces
  • Define flight control interfaces
  • Manage flight control interfaces
  • Define payload interfaces
  • Manage payload interfaces
  • Define ground system interfaces
  • Manage ground system interfaces
  • Collaborate with hardware teams on interfaces
  • Collaborate with systems teams on interfaces
  • Ensure end-to-end reliability of interfaces
  • Support DO-178C verification activities
  • Perform requirements-based testing
  • Conduct SIL/HIL testing
  • Support simulation activities
  • Provide flight test support
  • Create compliance documentation
  • Contribute to static analysis
  • Contribute to CI pipelines
  • Contribute to automated testing
  • Perform code reviews
  • Contribute to unit test frameworks
  • Contribute to integration test frameworks (e.g., Google Test)
  • Create clear technical documentation
  • Create design specifications
  • Support long-term maintainability through documentation

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Embedded C/C++
  • CAN
  • SPI
  • I2C
  • UART
  • LTE
  • RF
  • satellite
  • RTOS
  • embedded Linux
  • CMake
  • Docker
  • Git
  • CI pipelines
  • JTAG
  • logic analyzers
  • oscilloscopes
  • DO-178C
  • ISO 26262

Benefits

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Free parking

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee discounts

Team Events

  • Employee events
  • Team-building activities

Flexible Working

  • Remote work options
  • Flexible hours

Healthcare & Fitness

  • EGYM Wellpass access

Company Bike

  • Business Bike option
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