Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 20, 2026. Sphere Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded technology startup with the mission of providing allied countries with sovereign, effective and seamless autonomous countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are an experienced and highly-motivated Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics that has worked with robotics Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots.
What you’ll do
Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
Design, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
Optimize the performance of message middleware, data processing pipelines, ML pipelines and other mission-critical workloads running on flying autonomous systems
Together with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met
Troubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear
Establish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects
Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium. Our office is close to Central Station.
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on Linux, on performance constrained targets
Excellent understanding of Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience in working within Embedded Linux (Yocto)
Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders, etc.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus
You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Rust
Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
Experience with cameras and image sensors
What we offer
Attractive compensation
Year-end bonus eligibility
Stock Options Plan eligibility
Mobility Budget
32 days of holidays
Meal vouchers
Private Health insurance
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.