Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer that has worked with Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs, bare-metal and RTOSs on MCUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots.
What you’ll do
Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
Design, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
Together with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met
Troubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear
Establish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects
Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on Linux
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems
Experience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications development
Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
Proficient with System Design, designing complex, multi-processor systems
Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders, etc.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus
You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
Proficient in Rust
Experience with Qualcomm, NVIDIA or Ambarella chipsets
Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
Experience with cameras and image sensors
Experience with Mobile Apps integration (BLE, WiFi)
What we offer
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options (depending on geography and position) and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience owning complex systems based on Linux
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
- Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems
- Experience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications development
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
- Proficient with System Design for complex, multi-processor systems
- Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience working with flying robots (drones) or flight controllers
- Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
- Proficient in Rust
- Experience with Qualcomm, NVIDIA or Ambarella chipsets
- Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC)
- Experience with cameras and image sensors (detailed image sensor work)
- Experience with Mobile Apps integration (BLE, WiFi)
- French or Dutch language skills
- Self-starter able to work in high-ambiguity environments and mentor others
What We Do
Sphere Defense is a Brussels-based defence-tech company specializing in the development of sovereign European countermeasures. They are building a jet-powered, AI-guided counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) interceptor designed to protect allied nations with effective and seamless technology. Founded by experienced drone industry experts, the company focuses on ensuring security through advanced interceptor systems to combat the evolving threat of unmanned aircraft systems.
