Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - Argotec in Italia
To support our Company’s growth, we are looking for a motivated Senior Software Embedded Engineer to join our Software Unit, who will work on our flight software, targeting products, such as our small satellite platforms for a variety of space applications, and avionics systems, such as on-board computers, radios, attitude control systems and many others. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software our avionics systems and satellite platforms. You will collaborate with the rest of the team to develop, integrate and test portable software modules for on-board data handling and advanced processing as part of the Argotec flight software, while aiming at code reusability for future missions. Design and develop software for our avionic systems Work throughout the whole software development lifecycle, from requirements definition to test and result reporting Configure and tailor the Real-time Operating Systems on our on-board computers Participate in the integration and testing of the flight software on the avionics systems and satellites Identify and support a core set of tools for performance analysis Design and develop tools (e.g. scripts, simulators, digital twins, etc.) that help the team in providing high-quality flight software Cooperate with other Engineering teams to define the system architecture and integrate software with specific hardware components and constraints Support the path-to-production for the developed software solutions Maintain software solutions deployed to orbit throughout the whole lifecycle of the satellites, supporting also the flight operations of our missions Coach junior developers about software design methodologies and patterns Interface with external stakeholders, e.g.
space agencies or subsystem providers Serve as technical leader in our cross-functional teams. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields (any other proven experience in software design and development will be considered as well). At least 5 years of experience in developing software for embedded systems. Analytical mind and problem‑solving, as well as a continuous learning attitude. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Excellent skills in software design and development with C and C++. Hands‑on experience in real‑time operating systems and software design techniques in multi‑threading applications. Good familiarity with common architecture and software design patterns (best practices). Knowledge of GIT or other software versioning applications. Knowledge of communication interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire, etc.). Familiarity with electronics equipment and tools (Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.). Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts applied to embedded devices. Experience with CI/CD tools (BitBucket, Jenkins, SonarQube). Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ruby, bash, etc.). Understanding software and hardware development lifecycle, system design, and agile methodologies.
Previous experience in technical leadership. Opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a very innovative environment. Professional training and career development opportunities. Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy. Monthly "Free-Day"
- every second Friday: time off to dedicate to your family and/or hobbies. A diversified community that organizes extra-work and fun activities. These evaluations will be carried out in alignment with the candidate’s seniority, skills, and experience, as well as with the scope and responsibilities of the role. Our selection process is built on impartiality, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99). This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless, for instance, of ethnic or cultural background, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. This announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specializing in the production of small satellite platforms (from 6U Cubesats up to +250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the "all in-house" concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification, and operational services. Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a tech