To master new challenges, we are looking for people who want to break new ground with us. People who like to take on responsibility, think ahead, and courageously drive things forward. Team players, who inspire us and we them. Personalities who share our passion for technology and mobility. Does this sound like you? Then you can expect many exciting tasks, international customers from the technology and mobility industry – and great colleagues.
Join our team!
There is no standstill in the mobility sector. And not with us either. At dSPACE, you can develop both professionally and personally and even shape the future together with your colleagues.
Whether you are a development engineer, scrum master, or software developer – your specialist knowledge and your experience are in demand in many of our areas. At one of our locations or directly with one of our customers. Discover our current positions. If you don’t find what you are looking for, send us a proactive application.
We look forward to meeting you.
Why dSPACE? That's why!
At dSPACE, you drive the future of mobility – and your own development – forward
With us, you can develop not only new mobility ideas, but also yourself. We offer you exciting projects and diverse further training opportunities. You are part of a team that has visions and turns them into reality.
At dSPACE, all opportunities to advance your personal and professional development are available to you.
Technical Author: "More than just writing instructions for use"
It is not at all easy to present highly complex technical issues to our customers in an understandable way.
But that is precisely what our team of technical writers does really well. They explain our products in a simple, clear, and comprehensible way.
By the way, the team also gets along well socially. Our colleagues tell us why they like their work and their team so much.
“You can still feel the atmosphere from back then today”
Hans Jürgen, Manager Real-Time Software
Hans Jürgen is the longest-serving employee at the Paderborn location. He was the first permanent employee hired at dSPACE after the four founders; he has employee number 5 and has been part of the company since April 1989. He has experienced the company’s development from its early days to the present firsthand. Hans Jürgen took the time to sit down with us for an interview.
How did you get started at dSPACE back then – and what were your responsibilities?
I was hired as a software developer. Back then, the product portfolio was still quite manageable, and we did not yet have experts for every task. As a result, we basically did everything ourselves – from development and documentation to sales and shipping. So it was a very diverse job. I still remember that I once built a shipping case for a demo system so we could present it at trade shows.
I came to dSPACE through a connection with one of the founders. I had already met Andreas during my apprenticeship at Nixdorf Computer. Later, we took our high school diplomas together and studied electrical engineering in Paderborn.
Toward the end of my studies, I ran into Andreas by chance in town, and we talked about the newly founded company dSPACE. By the end of our conversation, we agreed that I should apply there. So I did – and shortly thereafter, I started working there.
How have your responsibilities changed over time?
The changes were fairly gradual. As the company grew, its structures evolved step by step. At first, we were still working out of offices in a rental building called “An der Schönen Aussicht”; later, we moved into dSPACE’s first company-owned building in the Technology Park.
In terms of my work, I started out as a software developer. My first task was to develop the “Trace” program to visualize signals from a running real-time application on the host PC. This was followed by the “Cockpit” program, which allowed users to modify parameters in a real-time application. Both tools were precursors to today’s ControlDesk.
Over time, employees at the company became more specialized, and tasks were divided up. I chose to focus on the development of real-time software. In the mid-1990s, I became a group leader as part of a restructuring. At that time, the Core Real-Time group was split into Real-Time Kernel – the precursor to our later real-time operating systems – and driver software for I/O and automotive buses. I took over the latter area.
Later, my division was split again into I/O and automotive buses, and today I am a group leader in the RTS-Bus division. My role has evolved significantly toward coordination: I am the Product Owner; I oversee implementation, keep track of issues and progress, and handle organizational and disciplinary tasks. We work in two Scrum teams, totaling 17 people, including students.
These days, the technical details are mostly handled by my team members – they are the experts in their respective fields. My job is to set the framework, coordinate, and foster collaboration.
In addition, as an Epic Owner, I am responsible for several cross-functional projects.
How has dSPACE changed overall?
The company has grown steadily. In the beginning, everything was very informal and a bit like being at university – small teams, flat hierarchies, and a lot of improvisation. On Friday evenings, we would sometimes gather on the balcony to kick off the weekend.
As the number of employees grew, there was more structure, more specialization, and a clearer division of tasks. Nevertheless, we have managed to preserve some of that original atmosphere.
What makes dSPACE special to you?
For me, what’s special is that the focus here is not solely on financial metrics. Of course, a company has to be successful, but how we treat one another and mutual respect have always been a top priority.
Employees are seen for what they are: some of the most important contributors to the company’s success. This also includes communicating as equals, regardless of position or role.
What do you appreciate about your team?
We have a great mix of experienced and younger colleagues. Some have been with us for more than 20 years, while others joined only recently. This creates great synergy, and we learn from one another.
The atmosphere is open and respectful, and we support one another. Despite our different backgrounds, we work together very harmoniously. Our team is international –with 17 people, we represent five nationalities. We embrace this diversity as a matter of course and see it as an asset.
Are there any special moments or highlights that have stuck with you?
There are quite a few. In the early years, it was mainly the first successful system deliveries – seeing that everything worked brought a huge sense of accomplishment.
The moves to the Technology Park and later to Rathenaustraße were also important milestones. And, of course, the anniversary celebrations, such as our 10th anniversary in a tent or our 20th anniversary at the Paderhalle.
We used to organize hiking days, which later evolved into the summer festivals. And the Christmas parties were always something special, with personal contributions, poems, and musical performances.
I was a member of the “Alpha Combo” myself and later the dSPACE band. We rewrote the lyrics to well-known songs, for example, turning “The King of Germany” into “The King of dSPACE.” It was always a wonderful opportunity to create something together as a group.
“Family and career – both are possible.”
Stefanie, Project Manager IT
“Always just one thing? That’s too boring for me. I have never been a fan of ‘or’, I’ve always wanted ‘and’. Child and career, part-time and interesting tasks. All of that goes together well at dSPACE.
At dSPACE, I’m lucky that I am always given new and interesting tasks and training. The focus is on what I can do and what I would like to do, not on whether I work full-time. Management roles in part-time are also possible. This way, I can be there for my family and have a career at the same time.
My family comes first. The job has to fit in. Fortunately, at dSPACE that doesn’t mean that you only get routine tasks. My colleagues and supervisors respect my situation and understand that I am not always available. But they also know what I contribute. That’s why I have always been given new and interesting tasks and I was also able to participate in the Talents@dSPACE program. A really great experience and opportunity.
At dSPACE, I’m more than just an employee, I am a person. And that’s how my supervisors treat me. There is, of course, still room for improvement in one area or another, and we work on that every day: together. That’s the good thing about dSPACE: It is a company that lives and changes – with its employees – and is not rigid and immovable.”
“Stability as the foundation for long-term success.”
Jürgen, Senior Manager Product Support & Quality Assurance
“I came to dSPACE from a completely different background. My previous environment was characterized by commodity products and regular changes of ownership.
The stability at dSPACE, the solid foundations that also allow long-term developments and are not solely designed for short-term success enable the focus to be on customer requirements with more strategic and long-term benefit.”