Lead Embedded Software Engineer

• Guide the technical direction of a flagship flight software product used across multiple space missions
• Influence future product development in alignment with real-world needs
• Work closely with engineers, customers, and commercial teams
• Lead and develop a team of flight software engineers, setting technical standards
• Support career growth of engineers and create an environment where high-quality engineering thrives

Technologies:

• ARM
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• C++

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We are a UK-based space technology company building advanced software for real spacecraft missions globally. Our employee-owned business is growing rapidly, driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term thinking. We offer a salary up to £65,000, flexible working with occasional visits to our Edinburgh office, 36 days of annual leave, a 6% employer pension contribution, a health cash plan, life assurance, and enhanced sick pay. We invest in ongoing learning, development, and conferences, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions.

• Strong background in embedded software engineering with significant professional experience
• Excellent C programming skills, including work on embedded platforms (e.g., ARM-based systems)
• Solid understanding of operating systems, multitasking, and low-level hardware interaction
• Experience leading technical design and solving complex engineering problems
• Comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, from requirements to delivery
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment with version control and CI principles
• Ability to communicate clearly, lead by example, and support the growth of other engineers
• Confident communication skills