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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** gb Archangel Lightworks Ltd - **Location:** Oxford, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Toolchain, UML, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Fpga Hardware, Delivery Pipeline, Test Scripts, Git, Yocto, Embedded Coder - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/embedded-software-engineer/archangel-lightworks-ltd-job107669109 ## About the Role To support our growth, we are looking for an experienced engineer with the practical skills and problem solving ability to develop embedded software designs. This is a hands-on technical role, developing new software and systems to support control, automation, and data developments., * Real-Time / Embedded software development in C / C++ * Development with RTOS (ideally FreeRTOS) and on Linux * Working with networking (Ethernet and IP), DMA, and hardware interfacing (I2C, SPI, CAN, and EtherCAT) protocolsDeveloping for multi-core and FPGA based systems * At least 4 years relevant commercial experience post-graduation * Proficient use of Git version control and CI systems * Python development, including test scripts. Desirable additional skills: * Xilinx FPGA/MPSoC and associated tool chain (Vivado, Vitis etc) experience * Satcomm protocols, Optical free-space comms, and familiarity with Space related standards (CCSDS, ECSS, SDA etc) * High speed (1Gbps+) comms protocol implementation experience (forward error correction, clock recovery, zero copy etc) * IoT or cloud software integration and protocols, such as MQTT * Experience in FPGA development, VHDL or Verilog * Yocto Linux / Petalinux or buildroot build experience * Rust development experience * Control systems, Matlab / Simulink, including Embedded coder / HDL code generation * Managing CI/CD pipelines * Systems / requirements engineering experience, including use of UML / SysML. ## Description As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the development of embedded systems, from design through implementation and testing, to integration. You will work closely with the project and software leads, to deliver high performance communication and control systems. You will be able to take full responsibility for a design and see that through to integration on the ground station. Your responsibilities will include: * Designing, developing and testing embedded software across different subsystems * Supporting test automation and system integration and deployment * Providing specialist skills ideally, to broaden the tests skill base (i.e. Linux, FPGA, IoT, image processing etc) * Contributing to the development, integration, testing, and operations for optical ground stations * Continuous improvements to software processes, including developing automated tests., * The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world-changing vision * Options for hybrid working and custom arrangements that matter to you * 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays * Investment in you to help you grow, with training resources and budget * Supportive team culture with high levels of ownership and responsibility * Regular socials and weekly team lunch * Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)