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# Embedded Software Team Lead

- **Company:** Octagon Group
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/embedded-software-team-lead-en-malaga-ID-367594437

## About the Role

7+ years' embedded software experience, including technical leadership/mentoring
Strong C and C++ experience
Hands-on bare-metal and RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOS
Strong knowledge of MCUs and low-level protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and PWM
Python for automation and testing
Git and CI/CD experience
Ability to read PCB schematics

## Description

Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , SpainAn exciting opportunity to take ownership of the embedded software architecture behind a next-generationspace propulsion system.You'll lead the full software lifecycle across flight-critical firmware, laboratory automation and EGSE, while also leading and developing a team of embedded engineers.What you'll be doing: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , SpainOwn the embedded software architecture from bare-metal through to RTOSLead and mentor a team of embedded software engineersDrive the migration from legacy 8-bit firmware to a modern 32-bit RTOS architectureDevelop verification strategies, HIL testing and CI/CD for embedded systemsWork closely with hardware engineers on propulsion and laboratory systemsHelp shape software that will ultimately support real spaceflightWhat we're looking for: Embedded Software Lead - Madrid , Spain7+ years' embedded software experience, including technical leadership/mentoringStrong C and C++ experienceHands-on bare-metal and RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOSStrong knowledge of MCUs and low-level protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and PWMPython for automation and testingGit and CI/CD experienceAbility to read PCB schematics?? 40 hours per week?? 23 days holiday + 6 additional Christmas days? Private health insurance? €1,000 annual learning budget? Up to 10 days remote working per monthA great opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who wants to take real ownership of the software architecture behind cutting-edge space technology.


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