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# Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Lodestar
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fault Tolerance, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Git, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, C++14, Docker
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b6ebe702d52a8bb6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software deployment?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * BEng/MEng in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

 * Strong proficiency in developing modern C++ for Linux.
 * Strong experience with SoC platforms (such as Nvidia Jetsons) or other similar embedded platforms
 * Strong communicator and self-starter; able to work independently and in a collaborative team.
 * Demonstrated skills in debugging and performance characterisation.
 * Experience with Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines., * Good understanding of communication protocols.
 * Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and OTA updates.
 * Experience with BSP generation, real-time kernel configuration, build and deployment processes.
 * Background with the space industry.
 * Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
 * Proven experience in system integration and working with multidisciplinary teams.

## Description

We seek a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software for space applications. If you have a solid background in modern C++ development, embedded Linux experience, and want to play a critical role in advancing autonomy for space applications, we want to hear from you., * Design and take ownership of core flight software for advanced space payloads and mission-critical systems.

 * Be involved in low level software development including device drivers and board bring-up.
 * Develop updatable, fault-tolerant software to support complex autonomous operations in orbit.
 * Prototype and validate key system concepts to de-risk development and establish technical feasibility and performance bounds.
 * Build toward a scalable, modular, and reusable software stack that enables rapid iteration and future mission extensibility.
 * Collaborate closely with hardware and AI/ML teams to enable seamless integration.
 * Drive continuous improvement through iterative testing, data-driven feedback loops, and system-level refinement.


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