Software Engineer - Satellite simulation and embedded systems

The Space Communications Research Group is investigating different research lines related to Internet of Things (IoT) satellite communications and Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) interactions. In particular, the development of new communication protocols for satellite networks that provides IoT coverage becomes one of the main research topics of the group. The Space Communications department is seeking a Software engineer who is willing to get involved in exciting Research and Innovation projects.
This development can be conducted using tools that enables to evaluate the novel solutions. One of those tools is a simulation engine that is able to simulate both satellites dynamics and satellite communications. The research group is working on the development of a simulation engine with this features. The candidate will be responsible to maintain current version of the engine, and extend it with new functionalities.
Additionally, the research group is also working on different projects to develop software in embedded systems, like Software Defined Radio (SDR) modules. In particular, the candidate will participate in the development of a specific software in an embedded Linux environment (i.e. Yocto), and in the future CubeSat developments.

She/He will develop the following tasks:

• Understand the current design of the simulation engine
• Develop new capabilities in this simulation engine
• Maintain the repository of the simulation engine
• Collaborate with other teams on this development
• Participate in other projects by developing embedded software
• Deploy Linux embedded projects (i.e. Yocto) in SDR modules

Who we are:

i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation centre that promotes mission oriented R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications and services. The centre stands for a new open innovation framework, fostering the collaboration between companies, public administration, the academic environment and end-users.

i2CAT's activities span the areas of Research, playing a key role in the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation; Strategic Projects, leading local initiatives that strengthen the digital policies of public administration, and Technology Transfer, fostering R&D collaboration with companies to develop innovative market-oriented solutions.

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What do we offer:

- You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
- Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology
- Work in challenging R&D projects
- Fix + variable salary
- Option of flexible retribution (restaurant card, transport card, medical insurance, kindergarten)
- Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way
- Fridays afternoon off
- Intensive work schedule in July & August
- Home-office option
- Open space office in Barcelona
- Free fruit every week
- Discounted Gym-access
- 25 vacation days per year
- Casual dress code
- Let us know which trainings you need
- You will have the opportunity to attend tech conferences and events.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, therefore explicitly, encourages women to apply.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of persons with disabilities among its workforce, and therefore explicitly encourages this collective to apply.