Advanced Software Engineer

Would you like to become part of a highly specialized engineering team developing next-generation satellite communication technologies and software-defined radio solutions for space applications? We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for an Advanced Software Engineer to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our teamAs our new Advanced Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and evolution of Terma SPECTRA, our Software Defined Radio modem and platform for satellite communications and ground-station applications. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, digital signal processing, RF systems and satellite communications, helping to design and implement advanced technologies for demanding operational environments.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute across the entire software lifecycle, from requirements engineering and architecture to implementation, verification, maintenance and operational support. You will also support customers and stakeholders in the integration and operation of ground-station solutions.

You will join Terma Space R&D
- Power & Ground Systems in Vienna, working in a highly specialised and multidisciplinary engineering environment. The team develops advanced satellite communications and ground-system technologies, with expertise spanning software, DSP, SDR, RF, FPGA and systems engineering. The culture is collaborative, international and technically driven.

How you will make a meaningful contribution Your

key responsibilities
include: Develop and evolve the Terma SPECTRA, Software Defined Radio (SDR) modem and platform for satellite communications and ground-station applications, designing and implementing advanced SATCOM and 5G-NTN algorithms, waveforms and coding schemes, including OFDM, spread-spectrum techniques, ranging and interferometry.

Drive the architecture and technical design of the SPECTRA product, contributing innovative capabilities, new product features, and conducting technical studies and investigations into emerging technologies related to RF communications, sensors and signal analysis.

Deliver high-quality software across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements engineering, analysis, architecture and design, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, system verification, maintenance and operational support, ensuring reliable and maintainable solutions for demanding satellite ground-system environments.

Collaborate across software, DSP, FPGA/CPU architectures and RF hardware domains to support effective hardware/software integration and contribute to the design and development of RF test systems, including RF-SCOE where applicable.

Support business development and innovation initiatives by contributing to proposals for new projects, technology developments and R&D activities that advance Terma's communications and satellite capabilities.

Act as a technical interface towards customers and stakeholders, supporting the development, integration and operation of ground-station systems while producing clear technical documentation and delivering software and documentation in accordance with agreed quality, schedule and project requirements.

Bring your world class expertise into playYou are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. German is an advantage but not a requirement. Moreover, we are also looking for a new colleague with the following

qualifications:
Degree in Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, combined with relevant professional experience in software engineering and advanced communication systems. Strong software engineering background with advanced programming skills in C, solid proficiency in C++ and Python, and hands-on development experience in GNU/Linux environments.

Proven expertise in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), and digital communications, with the ability to apply complex theoretical concepts in practical solutions.

Experience with professional software development practices, including requirements-driven development, software lifecycle management, test-driven development, integration testing, and system validation.

Strong systems-level understanding across software, DSP, FPGA, and RF domains, with experience in technologies such as satellite communications, SDR, RF systems, FPGA/DSP architectures, CCSDS/ECSS standards, or advanced com