Embedded Systems Developer (Networking)

ARQUIMEA we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace Defense & Security Big Science Biotechnology and Fintech.

We are looking for an Embedded Systems Developer to join our networking team. You will start by developing the firmware/software of a Layer-2/Layer-3 switch and then contribute to other embedded systems across space and defense programs.

The role spans the full software lifecyclespecification design implementation verification and validationon embedded Linux RTOS and when needed bare-metal microcontrollers. Responsibilities include C/C development driver/BSP integration control-plane protocol implementations security hardening test automation and comprehensive documentation.

Tasks to be performed:

• Develop in C/C on embedded Linux/RTOS for ARM/x86or on bare-metal microcontrollers when needed.
• Integrate and maintain device drivers and BSPs (Ethernet MAC/PHY switch ASICs DMA UART/SPI/I²C).
• Implement and optimize L2/L3 control-plane functions: VLAN (802.1Q) ARP STP VRRP QoS and contribute to SNMP agents and telemetry.
• Improve system robustness and security: watchdogs OTA/firmware updates secure boot access control memory protection (scrubbing/ECC) and hardening against potential attacks.
• Automate unit/integration/HIL testing and set up CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation: APIs design descriptions procedures manuals; support validation/lab work and production.
• Design test plans and prepare test procedures with a focus on automation.

Required skills experience and candidate profile:

• University degree and/or PhD in Engineering Telecommunications Computer Science or Physics.
• 5 years of experience in embedded systems with hands-on networking.
• Strong C/C skills concurrency and debugging (user space and kernel/userland interaction).
• Practical experience with networking equipment and protocolsSNMP VRRP STP/RSTP ARPon real devices.
• Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot init/systemd/udev) or RTOS (FreeRTOS/ThreadX).
• Networking fundamentals: Ethernet/802.3 L2 switching basic L3 routing VLANs 802.1X QoS.
• Tooling: Git CMake Jenkins/GitLab CI Wireshark tcpdump.
• Work eligibility: eligible to work in the EU and able to travel to the USor at minimum comfortable with time-zone overlap with US-based teammates.

Preferred skills:

• Familiarity with MIL/ECSS standards for software development.
• Knowledge of DO-178B.
• Experience preparing specifications (e.g. SSS) and supporting SRR; architecture design and functional allocation between software and FPGAs.
• Ability to lead a small team when needed.

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At ARQUIMEA we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience