Embedded Systems Engineer (Final-Year Student / Junior)
Focus: PCB Design & Embedded Firmware for Space Propulsion
Location: Remote within Sweden.
Luleå-based candidates are a strong plus, and on-site collaboration is welcomed when possible.
Build Hardware That Goes to Space
StarDrive Aerospace develops advanced, green in-space propulsion systems for next-generation satellite missions. We are building modular, high-performance propulsion technology engineered for precision, reliability, and scalable manufacturing.
We are a small, technically ambitious team. Decisions are engineering-driven. Standards are high. Execution matters.
We are now entering detailed electronics design and prototype integration — and we are looking for a final-year student or early-career engineer ready to operate at a professional level.
The Role
This is not a support internship. You will take a leading role in the design and development of propulsion control electronics and embedded firmware for real aerospace hardware.
You will own the electronics domain while working closely with propulsion and systems engineers to ensure robust system-level integration.
We are looking for someone who wants to be treated as an engineer — not as a trainee.
What You Will Do
You will work across the full development cycle:
Architecture & Design
- Schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout
- Component evaluation and engineering trade studies
- Power architecture and signal integrity planning
Embedded Systems
- Structured firmware development in C/C++
- Peripheral driver implementation (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
- Designing for robustness and maintainability
Bring-Up & Validation
- Hardware bring-up and structured debugging
- Lab validation and performance verification
- Supporting propulsion system integration
Delivery
- Manufacturing documentation (Gerbers, BOM, assembly files)
- Version-controlled firmware and technical documentation
We expect disciplined engineering, thoughtful design decisions, and ownership from concept to validated prototype.
Why This Role Accelerates Your Career
- Design hardware that actually flies — not simulations, not mock projects
- Own a complete technical domain from schematic to validated prototype
- Work at system level, not just component level
- Grow faster than in large organizations where responsibility comes slowly
- Be part of a small, performance-driven engineering team
In larger companies, it can take years before you design something that truly matters.
Here, you will do it immediately.
Who We Are Looking For
You are likely:
- In your final year of Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Or recently graduated and seeking a high-responsibility environment
You stand out because you:
- Have designed real circuits beyond course labs
- Are confident writing clean, structured embedded C/C++
- Have debugged hardware yourself — and enjoy it
- Think in systems, not just components
- Work methodically and document your reasoning
You are motivated by technical excellence and responsibility.
Required Technical Foundation
- PCB design experience (KiCad, Altium, or similar)
- Strong analog and digital fundamentals
- Embedded C/C++ development
- Microcontroller experience (STM32, Microchip, ESP32, etc.)
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes and lab debugging
Strongly Valued
- Multi-layer PCB design
- Power electronics
- EMI/EMC awareness
- RTOS experience
Our Current Stage
The foundation is built. System architecture is defined, key design decisions are made, and performance targets are established.
We are now entering the critical build phase — translating architecture into hardware and validated prototypes. This is where thoughtful design, disciplined execution, and engineering judgment matter most.
Candidates already working in Sweden are preferred