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Talat Göktuğ Dere-Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer

Talat Göktuğ Dere
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Berlin, Germany

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Feb 2023 - Sep 2025
Ankara, Turkey

Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer

Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems

Position Summary
Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer at Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Designed power PCBs, analog video boards, custom Linux-based embedded systems, and NATO-compliant electronics.
  • Developed ARM C/C++ firmware for communication and real-time control.
  • Implemented UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, Ethernet and CAN drivers, along with timing-critical modules.
  • Optimized layouts for SI, EMI/EMC, protection and thermal performance.
  • Contributed to AI-assisted signal processing and target tracking via Linux embedded preprocessing.

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense.

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Experienced in Product Development.

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Summary

Embedded Software and Hardware Engineer specializing in ARM-based firmware, high-reliability PCB design, and AI-powered signal processing. Experienced in communication protocols, power electronics, analog architectures, and MIL-STD hardware. Strong background in system integration and developing timing-critical embedded control modules.

Skills

  • Embedded C / C++
  • Embedded Firmware
  • Python
  • Power Electronics
  • High-Reliability Pcb Design
  • Ai-Assisted Signal Processing
  • Linux

Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2025 - Present

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

MSc · Software Engineering · Potsdam, Germany

Jul 2020 - Aug 2025

Kırıkkale University

Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Kırıkkale, Turkey

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 1
Experience in Aerospace and Defense 2.5 y
Avg length 2 y 7 m
Longest experience 2 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Turkey)
Primary country Turkey

Expertise

Recent roles Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer
Main industries Aerospace and Defense
Main business areas Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Talat Göktuğ is based in Berlin, Germany.

Talat Göktuğ speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

Talat Göktuğ has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Talat Göktuğ has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Talat Göktuğ may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Talat Göktuğ would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer.

Talat Göktuğ's most recent position is Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer at Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems.

In recent years, Talat Göktuğ has worked for Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems.

Talat Göktuğ is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense.

Talat Göktuğ is most experienced in business areas like Product Development.

Talat Göktuğ holds a Master in Software Engineering from University of Europe for Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kırıkkale University.

Talat Göktuğ is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Talat Göktuğ's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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