Join our team and build the furure of space technology

We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Space Applications Software Engineer; with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to become part of a multidisciplinary team composed of Software, FPGA, and Digital Signal Processing engineers, contributing to the development of applications for space systems and payloads.

The selected candidate will work on the development of application software running on embedded platforms, contributing both to the maintenance of existing solutions and the implementation of new functionalities for a variety of space projects. In addition, you will collaborate closely with other areas of the company to provide technical support and ensure proper system integration.

What you will be doing?

• Develop application software for space systems and onboard payloads.
• Design, implement, and maintain new functionalities for existing applications.
• Participate in the integration and validation of applications running on embedded platforms.
• Develop software solutions primarily using Python and C/C++.
• Work with Git repositories and participate in version control and release management activities.
• Integrate third-party libraries and software components into different development environments.
• Collaborate with FPGA and Digital Signal Processing teams to implement advanced functionalities.
• Participate in the development of interfaces between SoCs and FPGAs, enabling data exchange between processing systems and programmable logic.
• Contribute to the development of applications based on GNU Radio and other technologies related to communications and signal processing.
• Provide technical support to other company departments, including Sales and Quality Assurance (QA), regarding the products and solutions developed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of applications and software development processes.

What do we need in our team

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Higher Vocational Training in Software Development, or a related discipline.
• Experience in software development using Python.
• Knowledge of C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems and source code management using Git.
• Knowledge of databases and software library management.
• Ability to adapt to new programming languages, tools, and technological environments.
• Strong teamwork and technical communication skills.

• Knowledge of embedded systems.
• Experience developing software within the FreeRTOS environment.
• Familiarity with GNU Radio and the integration of libraries for communications applications.
• Understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning techniques applied to signal processing and analysis.
• Experience developing multithreaded applications.
• Previous experience in projects related to the space sector, telecommunications, or safety-critical systems.

Candidate qualifications and skills

• Work remotely a percentage of the time to be defined with the manager
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation .
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and free lunch every friday and much more!
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support
• Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment

If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!

Ready to take on the challenge?