Principal Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Join us as Principal Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) and work with us on changing the future! - 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. Required experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on professional experience in the field, including technical leadership.  - 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. Have you always wanted to wear your favorite space outfit to work? Then you are exactly the right fit for us!  Forget the office politics and come and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity. 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!