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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.\nYour role in our team\nAs 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.\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\nHow you will make a meaningful contribution\nYour key responsibilities include:\nDevelop 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.\nDrive 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.\nDeliver 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.\nCollaborate 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.\nSupport 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.\nAct 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.\n\nBring your world class expertise into play\nYou 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:\nDegree 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.\nStrong software engineering background with advanced programming skills in C, solid proficiency in C++ and Python, and hands-on development experience in GNU/Linux environments.\nProven 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.\nExperience with professional software development practices, including requirements-driven development, software lifecycle management, test-driven development, integration testing, and system validation.\nStrong 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 communication technologies including OFDM, 5G/6G, and 5G-NTN.\n\nAs a person you are analytical, curious, and proactive, and takes ownership of technical challenges and approaching problems in a structured and systematic manner. You are comfortable working in multidisciplinary environments, communicate effectively with engineers, customers, and stakeholders, continuously seek to expand your knowledge, and thrive in a role that balances innovation, product evolution, and the delivery of high-performance, reliable ground-system solutions.\nWe are an international company representing world-class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.\nWhen joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.\nLocation and starting date\nThis is a full-time position to be located at Terma’s premises in Vienna, Austria or Darmstadt, Germany startingASAP.\nBenefits at Terma\nAt Terma, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.\nExcellent workplace atmosphere in a multicultural, dynamic and inspiring team\nStructured onboarding and buddy program, along with ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development\nFlexible working hours model (flextime, up to 40% work from home address in Vienna possible, additional days off)\nDiverse benefits such as subsidized on-site restaurant, fruit basket, free beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate), discount vouchers, health initiatives, financial contributions toward selected personal and health-related expenses, employer-sponsored pension plan as well as team events and company celebrations\nGood public transport connections and on-site parking options\n\nThe base pay is composed of the amount according to the Collective Agreement of the Austrian Electrical and Electronics Industry which is at least EUR 3.888,53 gross per month (x 14) and an overpayment depending on your qualifications and experience.\nWe are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.\nTo support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.\nIf you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com.Applications will be processed continuously.\nDo you have any questions regarding the position?\nFor further information, please contact Ms. Silvia Cavallini by telephone [+49 6151 860050] or by email [ ]. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SI\nLocation of position:\nVienna, Austria\nDarmstadt, Germany\nTerma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high-tech company developing products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. 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