Avionics Embedded Cybersecurity Developer (m/f/d)
POLARIS SpaceplanesGermany
Posted February 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
POLARIS Spaceplanes is a German aerospace startup developing a revolutionary reusable space launch and hypersonic transport system. The company's unique design integrates aircraft and rocket technologies to offer cost-effective and safe access to space, supported by services including hypersonic drones, suborbital drones, and an aerospike engine.
Job Description
POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH is seeking an Embedded Cybersecurity Developer to develop secure avionics software and implement cryptographic algorithms for secure data transmission and storage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field
- 5+ years in embedded software development, with 2+ years in embedded cybersecurity
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, secure coding, and real time embedded systems
- Hands on experience with AES, SEED, ECC/RSA, HMAC, key management, and bit level cryptographic operations
- Familiarity with avionics standards: DO 326A/356A/355, DO 178C, DO 254
- Experience with DOORS/Polarion, GitHub/GitLab, and CI/CD security tooling
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills
- Scripting (Python/PowerShell) for automation
- Proactive, flexible, and motivated mindset; start up experience is a plus
Benefits
- Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
- Being part of an international, highly motivated team
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
- Flexible working hours
- Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
