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Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for a 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 Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing advanced satellite communication and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies for Terma's Space R&D organisation. You will design, implement, test, and verify high-performance software and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) solutions for satellite communications, working throughout the entire development lifecycle.\nYou will collaborate closely with Software, RF, DSP, Systems Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to both product development and research activities. The role also involves supporting the integration of software with RF, FPGA, and hardware platforms, driving technical innovation, and ensuring reliable, mission-critical solutions for satellite ground systems.\nYou will work with both internal and external stakeholders, making strong communication and collaboration skills essential when discussing complex technical topics and supporting customer solutions.\nYou will become part of Terma Space R&D - Power & Ground Systems in Vienna, an international and multidisciplinary R&D environment. The team works closely with Software, RF, DSP and Systems Engineers, as well as Architects and Project Managers across Terma's Space organisation. We value collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing, providing opportunities to contribute ideas, work across disciplines and develop cutting-edge satellite ground system technologies.\n\nHow you will make a meaningful contribution\nYour key responsibilities include:\nLead the development and evolution of Terma’s SPECTRA Software Defined Radio (SDR) modem and associated satellite communication technologies, contributing to product architecture, technical design, and new product capabilities.\nDesign, implement, integrate, and verify advanced SATCOM and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms throughout the full software development lifecycle, including requirements engineering, architecture and design, implementation, testing, and system verification.\nDevelop advanced communication algorithms and coding schemes for satellite TT&C, SATCOM, and 5G-NTN applications, leveraging technologies such as OFDM, spread spectrum, ranging, and interferometry where applicable\nSupport the integration of software with DSP, FPGA, and RF hardware, and contribute to the development and execution of RF test systems and validation activities.\nConduct technical studies, investigations, and R&D activities focused on emerging communication, RF, and signal-processing technologies, while contributing to technical proposals and future product development initiatives.\nProduce high-quality engineering documentation and provide technical support to customers during the integration, deployment, and operation of satellite ground-station systems.\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 Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related technical discipline, combined with approximately 5+ years of relevant professional experience. A strong mathematical and physics foundation is highly desirable\nStrong software engineering expertise with advanced programming skills in C, as well as solid knowledge of C++ and Python\nProven experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), digital communications, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and satellite communications, including a practical understanding of RF principles\nExperience with GNU/Linux development, software integration, requirements-driven and test-driven development, as well as modern development tools such as GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Bash, and Python scripting\nAbility to work across multidisciplinary engineering domains, translating complex communication and signal-processing concepts into reliable, high-performance software while collaborating effectively with technical stakeholders and customers.\n\nYou are a skilled software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working at the intersection of software, communications, and satellite technologies. You take ownership of your work, approach problems with a structured and analytical mindset, and are motivated by delivering high-quality solutions.\nAs a collaborative team player, you communicate effectively with engineers, customers, and other stakeholders, and you thrive in multidisciplinary environments. You are curious, resilient, and eager to continuously learn, keeping pace with new technologies while contributing to reliable, mission-critical systems.\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.\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\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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