Embedded Software Engineer

Our story

Space is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Thousands of satellites launch every year, and the market behind them is booming — with Poland right in the middle of it, home to a fast-rising space sector.

Liftero is at the heart of this trend. We build propulsion systems for the thousands of spacecraft coming to orbit, with the ambition to become the global leader in satellite propulsion — the transport layer of the space economy. Our goal is clear: deploy 1,000 propulsion systems in space.

Our core product is BOOSTER, a non-toxic chemical propulsion system built from first principles for the NewSpace era. It has already been validated in space.

We're a post-IPO startup, growing fast to serve the booming small-satellite market. Joining now means a front-row seat to space technology and real ownership over what we build.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the development of our flight software, powering critical propulsion systems on orbit. You won’t just be writing code - you’ll help shape the architecture of a distributed electronic system, work closely with hardware and mechanical teams, and contribute to building something truly from the ground up.

We're not looking for someone to just tick boxes. We want a systems thinker - someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands the broader context of what they're building, and can communicate across disciplines. If you're passionate about writing robust firmware that directly impacts space missions - this is your place.

• Design and implement embedded software for our propulsion system electronics
• Contribute to system architecture discussions, particularly around distributed firmware design and safety-critical considerations
• Work across the full development cycle - from analysing requirements and reviewing documentation, to implementation, integration, and in-orbit verification
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to define interfaces and ensure system-wide coherence
• Design and run tests - from unit tests to full hardware-in-the-loop and hardware campaigns - to ensure reliability and coverage
• Maintain clean, understandable, and efficient code that prioritizes robustness over unnecessary complexity
• Support continuous improvement of our development and testing practices

• You have strong experience with embedded C/C++, ideally in resource-constrained environments
• You care deeply about software architecture and know how to keep it simple and safe
• You can read and understand schematics, datasheets, and low-level hardware documentation
• You’ve worked with buses and protocols like CAN, UART
• you’ve worked with Python or similar for scripting and testing
• You’re comfortable working in an environment where not all requirements are nailed down - and you help clarify them, not complain about them
• You’re proactive in communication, especially with non-software teammates
• You value testing and reliability - and you’ve written your fair share of test harnesses or frameworks
• Bonus: experience with fault-tolerant systems, satellite systems 

• Work on hardware that flies in space
• Get in early at a fast-growing public company
• Have a front-row seat — and real influence — in one of the world's biggest technology megatrends
• Contribute to Liftero's journey to 1,000 propulsion units
• Real ownership in your domain: you shape what we ship and what happens next
• Learn fast, grow fast — no prior space experience required, just drive

Benefits

• Get your share in Liftero's success with performance-based stock options
• Take care of your health with private healthcare
• Take care of your body with a Multisport card
• Grow through courses and a training budget

Working at Liftero is meaningful, fast-paced, and human. We respect your time and your life outside the office — we're not pretending work is your second home. If you're having a tough day, say it. If you're in flow state, we trust you to manage your own time.

The work is demanding, but that's where the growth is — and you'll see the direct impact of what you build. Because we're a startup that moves quickly, every team member has a real voice in what we ship, and a genuine stake in how the company grows.

We run our own project management framework, refined over years of iteration, designed to keep us moving fast while giving everyone real influence over the work.

At the end of the day, you can look up and say: 'the systems I work on are up there, in space.'

You'll love it here!