Hybrid Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – all genders

at Quantum Technologies GmbH

• Job title: Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – all genders
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: €57,291 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, Python, RTOS
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wien, Austria

About the role

• Senior Embedded Systems Engineer designing embedded systems and software for quantum communication technologies. Collaborating with teams to develop innovative solutions for space applications and secure communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into robust embedded system architectures, including partitioning across MCU/FPGA/ASIC and software.
• Select appropriate components (MCUs/SoCs, ADC/DACs, clocks, power supplies, memories) and define interfaces to implement the architecture.
• Design and integrate interfaces to digital (e.g., telemetry/telecommand buses) and analog (e.g., photodiodes) peripherals and components.
• Develop high-throughput digital signal processing units for real-time acquisition, filtering, and processing of digital data streams.
• Develop embedded software (C/C++ on bare-metal and/or RTOS), including bootloaders, drivers, middleware, and application logic.
• Collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and optical engineering teams to deliver complex quantum-cryptography solutions.
• Produce documentation: requirements, interface control documents, design specifications, and verification plans.
• Establish quality practices: code reviews, static analysis, unit/integration testing, and CI for firmware.
• Contribute to system security, reliability, EMC/EMI, and DfX considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven track record designing embedded architectures from requirements through to production.
• Familiarity with MCU/SoC/SoM platforms, RTOS concepts, memory and clocking architectures, and low-level drivers.
• Proficient with common buses/protocols and fundamentals of analog electronics.
• Strong C/C++ skills; experience with scripting (Python) for testing and automation.
• Experience integrating with FPGAs and reading hardware schematics and PCB layouts.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and documentation skills; ability to lead design reviews and mentor team members.
• Nice-to-have: embedded cybersecurity expertise (secure boot, key management, hardening).
• Nice-to-have: space industry experience (radiation/thermal considerations, ECSS/NASA or DO- standards, environmental testing).

Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative working environment in Vienna, a global hub for quantum research and space technology.
• Opportunity to contribute to and help shape a rapidly growing company.
• Work on projects and products at the exciting intersection of quantum and space technologies.
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model combining remote and on-site collaboration.
• Chance to make a lasting impact on the future of quantum technologies.
• Support for balanced work–life integration.
• Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg.
• Great Italian espresso.
• Friendly and humorous work atmosphere.