Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.

As the Software Engineer, you will be part of the SW development team that creates and deploys innovative communication SW for ground to satellite communication. This SW is based on Rel 17 and higher 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network standards. The SW spans from PHY up to PDCP/RLC and RRM at gNB and to NAS at UE side. Depending on your previous experiences, you will start either in the PHY or Protocol Stack SW domain, and eventually have the opportunity cover both SW areas.

What you will do

Implementation of 5G PHY and Protocol Stack algorithms onto Processor Platforms

Creation of test cases for PHY and Protocol Stack functionality

Verification of PHY and Protocol Stack functionality against test equipment such as R&S/Agilent or Commercial UEs

Debugging of SW implementation errors

Documentation of implemented work

Integration of 5G PHY and Protocol Stack with RF

Integration of 5G PHY with Protocol Stack

Managing SoC HW architecture

Effort estimation of implementation of SW task

Reporting on progress of SW implementation

What you bring to this role

MSc/MEng in Electrical/Communications Engineering or equivalent

Significant experience as an embedded C/C++ software developer

Working knowledge of MATLAB

Working knowledge of Perl/Python scripting language

Team player and agile SW development practices

Familiar with SDR and SoC architectures

Working in a local organization with talent from all over the world

Ability to read and understand 3GPP Rel 17 and higher standards for our 5G gNB and 5G UE products

Ability to derive algorithms and /or implementation out of 3GPP Rel 17 and higher standards for our 5G gNB and 5G UE products

Ability to develop and analyze 5G Algorithm by means of Matlab and/or C language

Ability to analyze and develop 5G gNB scheduler implementation

Ability to analyze and develop 5G PHY layer gNB and UE features in SW based on abstract I/F description

Ability to develop SW I/F towards embedded accelerators and/or HW I/Fs

Ability to implement SW test cases suitable for verifying the to be implemented 5G feature

Ability to generate and verify 5G test vectors on PHY and Protocol Stack level

Ability to operate PHY 5G test equipment such as Agilent

Ability to program Embedded SW C

Understand the constraints of Real Time SW

Ability to program C/C++

Ability to write Make files

Ability to write scripts in languages such as Perl or Python

Ability to understand Intel, ARM, DSP HW, I/Fs and other accelerators on various SoC platforms

Ability to understand and work with ARM and DSP architecture

Ability to use embedded Linux and DSP OS

Ability to work with TeamCity or equivalent build server

Ability to work with JIRA or equivalent Issue Tracking System

Ability to handle SW within a GitLab repository

Ability to document project results within a Confluence or equivalent Wiki project

Ability to understand and work according to SCRUM/Continuous Integration working methods

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Duisberg office. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

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