SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

Development Engineer* Embedded Software (f/m/d)

Development Engineer* Embedded Software (f/m/d)

SICK Engineering GmbH
SICK Engineering GmbH

Ottendorf-Okrilla (Dresden), DE, 01458 Hamburg-Poppenbüttel, DE, 22399 Reute (bei Freiburg), DE, 79276

Ottendorf-Okrilla (Dresden), DE, 01458 Hamburg-Poppenbüttel, DE, 22399 Reute (bei Freiburg), DE, 79276

Full-time
Full-time

Job Location: Choose between Reute (near Freiburg), Hamburg-Poppenbüttel, or Ottendorf-Okrilla (near Dresden)


Our global software development team consists of around 35 employees spread across four locations: Ottendorf-Okrilla, Reute, Überlingen, and Hamburg. Together, we work on a wide range of projects aimed at the successful development of our products, as well as creating tools and processes. We emphasize open, solution-oriented collaboration, employing both classical and agile methodologies. Continuous skill development and fostering our talents are particularly important to us.


YOUR TASKS:

  • Develop embedded software/firmware and algorithms for sensor systems in close collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Support architecture concepts and conduct risk assessments for new and existing developments.
  • Develop low-level firmware for complete systems and sub-modules, both in bare-metal designs and in systems with embedded RTOS.
  • Integrate and test third-party components, perform module and system tests, and create comprehensive documentation.
  • Port legacy and proprietary functions and protocols to ensure system compatibility.
  • Take responsibility for system sub-modules in interdisciplinary projects and coordinate external teams.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, norms, and regulations, and work with various processor architectures such as STM, ARM, DSPs, and XILINX Zynq.


YOUR PROFILE:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification.
  • Relevant professional experience in a similar position.
  • Strong knowledge of RTOS, particularly at the low-level, as well as experience with processor architectures, cross-development, and network technologies.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Assembler, and scripting languages like Python and Bash.
  • Experience with development tools such as the GNU Toolchain, Git, and knowledge of open-source licenses.
  • A solid understanding of digital circuit technology and microprocessor systems, with the ability to interpret datasheets and circuit diagrams.
  • Ideally, you have knowledge of functional safety (e.g., SIL1/2) and experience with industrial systems such as Modbus or Profibus.
  • Good German and English language skills.
  • You work systematically, are structured and self-driven, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Aline Kiesslinger, Phone +49 35205 524-111 
  • Job-ID 36200 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

Stichworte: Entwicklung, Ingenieurin 

Job Location: Choose between Reute (near Freiburg), Hamburg-Poppenbüttel, or Ottendorf-Okrilla (near Dresden)


Our global software development team consists of around 35 employees spread across four locations: Ottendorf-Okrilla, Reute, Überlingen, and Hamburg. Together, we work on a wide range of projects aimed at the successful development of our products, as well as creating tools and processes. We emphasize open, solution-oriented collaboration, employing both classical and agile methodologies. Continuous skill development and fostering our talents are particularly important to us.


YOUR TASKS:

  • Develop embedded software/firmware and algorithms for sensor systems in close collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Support architecture concepts and conduct risk assessments for new and existing developments.
  • Develop low-level firmware for complete systems and sub-modules, both in bare-metal designs and in systems with embedded RTOS.
  • Integrate and test third-party components, perform module and system tests, and create comprehensive documentation.
  • Port legacy and proprietary functions and protocols to ensure system compatibility.
  • Take responsibility for system sub-modules in interdisciplinary projects and coordinate external teams.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, norms, and regulations, and work with various processor architectures such as STM, ARM, DSPs, and XILINX Zynq.


YOUR PROFILE:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification.
  • Relevant professional experience in a similar position.
  • Strong knowledge of RTOS, particularly at the low-level, as well as experience with processor architectures, cross-development, and network technologies.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Assembler, and scripting languages like Python and Bash.
  • Experience with development tools such as the GNU Toolchain, Git, and knowledge of open-source licenses.
  • A solid understanding of digital circuit technology and microprocessor systems, with the ability to interpret datasheets and circuit diagrams.
  • Ideally, you have knowledge of functional safety (e.g., SIL1/2) and experience with industrial systems such as Modbus or Profibus.
  • Good German and English language skills.
  • You work systematically, are structured and self-driven, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Aline Kiesslinger, Phone +49 35205 524-111 
  • Job-ID 36200 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

Stichworte: Entwicklung, Ingenieurin 

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

Attractive Remuneration: SICK rewards your work in accordance with the IG Metall collective labour agreement with holiday and Christmas bonuses.

Tariff-Based Additional Payment and Additional Days Off: Tariff-based additional payment once per calendar year, alternatively 6 or 8 additional days off.

Mobile Work and Flexible Working Hours: In accordance with the applicable company agreements and depending on the position.

Flexitime Account: Flexible planning of your working life by saving overtime in your flexitime account.

Company Pension Plan: Use MetallRente as direct insurance for deferred compensation for your company pension plan and occupational disability insurance.

Subsidised Public Transport: Financial support for the use of public transport.

Training and Development: Wide range of trainings via our Sensor Intelligence Academy.

Wide Range of Sports and Hansefit: For an attractive monthly fee, you can use over 8,500 different fitness and leisure facilities throughout Germany.

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WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

  • Attractive Remuneration
  • Tariff-Based Additional Payment & Days Off
  • Mobile Work & Flexible Working Hours
  • Flexitime Account
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Subsidised Public Transport
  • Training & Development
  • Wide Range of Sports & Hansefit

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