Mid/Senior Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer

You’ll design, implement and optimise embedded software for UAV flight controllers, sensor integration, autonomy modules and real-time mission systems. Expect modern C/C++, low-level programming, hardware interaction, and involvement across the full development lifecycle - from prototype boards to production-ready aircraft.

This role suits engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments and want to work on serious, high-impact technology., * Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for UAV flight systems and onboard electronics.

• Integrate sensors, radios, autopilot modules, and mission-critical components.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal environments.
• Optimise performance, reliability and safety across flight-critical code.
• Collaborate with hardware, avionics and systems engineers to deliver robust airborne solutions.
• Support testing, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and live flight trials.
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews and secure development practices.

Applicants must be UK or EU nationals and eligible for security clearance., * Strong experience in embedded C/C++ development.

• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, low-level programming and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with RTOS, bare-metal systems or real-time embedded environments.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, DroneCAN).
• Ability to debug embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced engineering teams.
• Must be a UK or EU national and eligible for security clearance.

Desirable Extras

• Experience with UAVs, drones, robotics or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of PX4, ArduPilot or custom flight-control stacks.
• Understanding of sensor fusion, navigation, or control theory.
• Exposure to ARM-based architectures and embedded Linux.
• Interest in rapid prototyping, early-stage hardware design or avionics integration.