Software Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Software Engineer in the Ground Control Systems team, you will contribute directly to the development and maintenance of critical libraries and tools for our in-house software. You will work on software that operates hardware and real missions, where correctness, robustness, and clarity truly matter.

• Implement and maintain modular control system libraries and reusable software components in Python, C#, TwinCAT.
• Contribute to real‑time system code running on RTOS environments, including sensor/actuator interaction.
• Develop and support driver‑level and HAL‑layer software.
• Help design and implement system interaction logic and state-machine‑based behaviors.
• Build simulation tools, and testing frameworks to support software validation.
• Work cross‑functionally with hardware engineers, PLC engineers, and UX teams to ensure coherent, safe system behavior.

• At least 4 Years of experience in Software Engineering with RTOS environments.
• Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Python and .NET, and familiarity with at least one programming language used in real‑time or PLC/embedded contexts (e.g. C#, C/C++, Rust, etc.).
• Understanding of control systems, deterministic behavior, and basic real‑time constraints.
• Hands-on experience with testing practices for embedded or automation systems (unit tests, HIL/SIL, integration tests).
• Competence with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and structured development workflows.
• Organized and proactive with high attention to detail and can-do attitude with outstanding communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Previous experience with simulation models (e.g., with MATLAB/Simulink).
• Previously released desktop applications and/or libraries for control systems.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team