Senior Embedded Software Engineer

NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd • Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa • Posted June 18, 2026

Location Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Job Type CDI
Category Computer Occupations
Posted June 18, 2026

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB


Join a leading aerospace engineering company in Somerset West as an Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of satellite communication. This permanent role focuses on developing and verifying advanced space-grade systems within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.


KEY TASKS


The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-reliability embedded software for satellite subsystems, with emphasis on real-time communication and signal-processing systems:



  • Develop all aspects of an embedded system software implementation, including creating, debugging and testing software, as well as supporting hardware integration

  • Optimize code for memory, efficiency, and speed on resource-constrained devices

  • Contribute to firmware architecture, code reviews, and documentation to maintain reliability and scalab...

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