Company & Team Overview

At Rohde & Schwarz Topex, we are shaping the future of Air Traffic Communication Systems (ATC) by developing cutting-edge infrastructure that ensures airspace remains a safe environment. Our Voice Communication Systems (VCS) demand top-tier expertise in voice processing, which is why we’ve built an exceptional team dedicated to developing the first VoIP-based ATC Voice Handling system. We’re now seeking a leader to guide and inspire this team of engineers—this is a key role, as our entire product line relies on this critical infrastructure.

You will be joining a team of passionate, highly skilled software engineers, maintaining our existing signaling modules and contributing to the evolution of our next-generation VCS. A strong drive for technology and automation, along with a genuine focus on customer satisfaction, is essential.

In this role, you’ll be engaged in continuous process improvement—enhancing the current systems while driving innovation to elevate the team to new levels of performance. At Rohde & Schwarz Topex, people are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re looking for someone who can mentor, coach, and support the growth of young engineers, helping them build fulfilling careers with us. As a performance-driven organization, we expect our leaders to embody and promote our performance management culture.

Your team is an integral part of our Research & Development department, working closely with DevSecOps, Testing, Quality Assurance, System Engineering, and Production teams, and providing key support to our Support, Project Management, and Sales organizations.

Position Overview Statement

• Senior Software developer in RD Voice Development Team
• Responsible with all phases of software development ranging from: design and coding to integrating and reviewing software components, from testing and bug fixing to documentation, building and presenting demos to stakeholders.

Area of Responsibility

• Analyze system requirements and create detailed software requirements specifications for implementation in various software development phases.
• Developing software in a Linux cross-compiler environment in C, ensuring code quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct testing and validation of software components, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure reliability and functionality.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and other team activities to provide technical expertise and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, contributing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and provide technical assistance to resolve software-related issues during development and post-production phases.
• Document software designs, specifications, and test procedures to maintain comprehensive records and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement software solutions that meet system specifications and performance criteria.

Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor/ Master in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or Electronics & Electrical /Telecommunications Engineering with strong software background.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and processes, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with C, familiar with kernel development interfaces, with excellent coding skills.
• Possess a good programming style and coding foundation, with rich experience in reuse, refactoring, and design patterns preferred.
• Experience working on Linux platforms;
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Good writing skills, capable of summarizing work content into technical documents.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Minimum 7 years of full-time C software development experience.
• Nice to have: Voice processing experience, Basic understanding of radio frequency principles.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on, then we would love to hear from you.