Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovščina is looking for an:

Embedded Software Engineer

To join its research & development department in Slovenija (Ajdovščina)

Who we are?

Pipistrel is a 25 years old aviation company based in Slovenija. With more than 120 employees in Slovenija and Italy we are one of the largest producers (over 100 aircraft per year) of light sport aircraft worldwide. With two electric powered aircraft types (Taurus Electro and Alpha Electro) already on the market we are the key driver in the sector of electric aviation.

What do we do?

In addition to our aircraft production we also have large research and development department which provides innovations to our own company and on-demand R&D services to other customers worldwide. The department covers areas from aerodynamics, mechanics, electronics and software up to flight testing. In 2016 we have successfully completed EU funded research project related to hybrid propulsion systems (hypstair.eu/) and in 2017 we are continuing our work towards first flying aircraft with hybrid propulsion system (mahepa.eu).

Our ideal candidate has:

• completed (or very near to completion) university degree in computer science, microelectronics or math sciences
• experience in programming language C and another scripting language (python, ruby)
• good analytical skills and passion for technology and/or (electric) aviation
• good English skills (written and spoken)

Job description

• development, testing and maintenance of embedded software based on ARM architecture for aviation use
• integration and development of cutting edge components for aviation application
• preparing software specification and documentation based on DO-178C guidelines
• collaboration with other engineers in software certification team

What do we offer?

• interesting job full of unique challenges at Pipistrel headquarters in Ajdovščina (Slovenija)
• great team of fellow engineers and a chance to work in an international environment
• funds for professional training
• competitive salary based on your experience and work results

If you are interested in joining our R&D team or you need further information please contact us electronically at your earliest convenience or by 10.09.2017. at the latest.