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We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team in Delft.
You will be working within the Defence & Security business unit, where we are working on innovative solutions that leverage space technologies. You will be active in the domain of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). In the PNT domain we are developing amongst others satellite navigation signal quality monitoring, RF interference direction-finding, and antenna array technologies for RF interference mitigation. Common application areas include Defence, Space and Critical Infrastructure. This role involves defining system requirements, performing trade-offs based on thorough analyses, and designing and maintaining a modular software architecture. You will also actively contribute to algorithm development, optimization, integration, and testing, in laboratory environments and during field operations. As a software engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the software architecture through documentation, review and CI/CD.
This position provides the opportunity to design innovative solutions and contribute to product development in a dynamic, high-tech organization.
Main responsibilities
- Define requirements based on stakeholder input and perform system and component design to meet these requirements
- Develop, implement, and optimize algorithms in software and evaluate performance using custom or off-the-shelf hardware
- Design test benches for test, verification and validation of our systems and define and perform test, verification and validation activities
- Lead projects and tasks in large projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or extensive work experience equivalent to these qualifications
- Good understanding of the concepts of signal processing, system control and digital communication or an affinity for learning more about these concepts
- 4+ years of experience; Programming proficiency in Python, C, C++. Experience with CMake and GCC is an advantage. Experience in React/TypeScript and WebAssembly (C++) is an advantage. Experience in Nix/NixOS is an advantage
- Experience in designing and maintaining software architecture
- Software testing from unit to system tests (pytest/GoogleTest)
- Experience in CI/CD (GitLab is an advantage)
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Dutch is an advantage
- Affinity with working for Defence. Possibility of obtaining security clearances (Dutch, NATO, EU) is a must
Our story
At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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