Space and defense electronics—SDR platforms, satellite payloads, and embedded systems
ARQUIMEA designs embedded systems and software-defined radio (SDR) platforms for aerospace, defense, and satellite operators. The stack is classical embedded/RF: FPGA (Xilinx Versal), signal processing (MATLAB, Simulink), real-time kernels (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Yocto), and low-level C/C++. The active project list—SDR architectures for LEO constellations, thermal-structural assembly, FPGA signal-processing integration—reveals a company moving from custom R&D toward manufacturing scale; pain points around traceability, supplier qualification, and high-volume production confirm they're operationalizing, not just innovating.
Notable leadership hires: Telepuerto Director, Microelectronics Design Lead
Founded in 2005, ARQUIMEA operates across aerospace, defense, science, and fintech sectors from its Madrid headquarters, with operations in 40 countries. The company develops embedded electronics, satellite communication payloads, and software-defined radio systems for demanding applications including LEO satellite constellations and spacecraft. Engineering dominates the hiring mix (39 of 57 active roles), with seniority skewed toward senior engineers and technical leads, reflecting the complexity of RF and signal-processing work. Recent project activity centers on SDR platform development, manufacturing standardization, and environmental testing—indicating a shift from prototype-stage work toward production readiness.
FPGA (Xilinx Versal), MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot), real-time kernels (FreeRTOS, ThreadX), ARM Cortex-M, STM32, plus RF/comms standards: DVB-S2, TDMA, GNSS, GPS, LTE, LoRA, Bluetooth Low Energy.
SDR platform development for LEO satellite constellations, thermal-structural manufacturing and assembly for spacecraft, FPGA signal-processing integration, and supplier qualification programs for high-volume production.
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