Who are we? Our passion is film. Our goal is the best quality.

State-of-the-art IT technology now makes it possible to digitize film efficiently and in high quality. Film continues to play an important role in today's high-end film production. Historical film is becoming accessible in the digital world and preserved for future generations. As the market leader, we develop and produce high-tech film scanners and solutions for digitizing film in Darmstadt. Our products are used worldwide by archives and in post-production.

Our customers, such as the German Federal Film Archive, the Library of Congress, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, and FotoKem, value us for the quality and performance of our products as well as our reliable worldwide service. In addition to our headquarters in Darmstadt, we have teams in Burbank (USA) and London (UK) to provide our customers with the best possible support worldwide.

Are you passionate about embedded systems, hardware-related software development, innovative technologies, and film? Then join our team.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer (m/f/d), you will work with us to design powerful control and electronics solutions. You will be jointly responsible for the interface between hardware and software and will help to further improve our products and enable new solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing embedded components for our scanners
• Designing hardware and software to control various hardware components 
• Developing and optimizing control and regulation systems 
• Developing hardware and software for connecting and evaluating sensors
• Participation in an agile, interdisciplinary development team – including coordination of requirements, reviews, and documentation
  

How you can convince us:  

• Degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable field
• In-depth knowledge of sensor and actuator technology
• Experience in embedded development with C/C++
• Knowledge of hardware design (e.g., with Altium Designer)
• Experience in FPGA programming in VHDL
• Knowledge of I²C and CAN bus interfaces
• Analytical thinking, ability to work in a team, and a structured approach to work
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

What you can expect from us 

Great working atmosphere 
We are a dynamic company with unbureaucratic structures and treat each other as equals, so it goes without saying that we are on first-name terms.

Creative freedom
Right from the start, you will have the freedom to contribute and implement your ideas. You will receive thorough and competent training and can actively participate in shaping your working environment and a wide variety of projects. Your colleagues and supervisors look forward to hearing your ideas.

Work-life balance & personal development
With us, you benefit from flexible working hours, allowing you to achieve a good work-life balance. You can expect fair remuneration, individual support for your further development, and excellent future prospects in a growing company.

Mobility
We are easily accessible by public transport – the Darmstadt-Arheilgen S-Bahn station (S6) is only a few minutes' walk away. Free parking spaces are available directly on the company premises. You can also lease a Job-Rad bike through us, which you can also use privately.

Catering & extras
Our cafeteria offers a wide selection of subsidized meals. You also have access to free drinks, good coffee, and a basket of fresh fruit. In addition, you benefit from attractive corporate benefits.

Does this sound like you?
We look forward to receiving your detailed application documents:

• Cover letter including salary expectations and earliest possible start date
• Detailed resume
• Work and degree certificates from school and university

Please send your application by email in a single PDF file to: jobs@dft-film.com

Contact person: Jennifer Lehmann, Manager People & Culture