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# Autopilot Software Engineer

- **Company:** Windracers
- **Location:** Fareham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing, Git, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce903307a1527653

## About the Role

* Relevant professional relevant experience in software engineering including embedded C/C++
 * Professional experience backed up by a passion for the field, evidenced through relevant personal/university projects etc.
 * Strong knowledge of mechanics of flight and aerospace control systems including their practical application
 * Ability to develop "behavioural/application-level" software (i.e. knowing what to do, not just how to do)
 * Ability to use version control (Git) as part of an agile software team and appropriately document work
 * Strong ability to use STM32 MCUs and the wider MCU ecosystem (IDEs, compilers, debuggers etc.)
 * Knowledge of low-level drivers (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, ICU etc.)
 * Complementary knowledge of embedded hardware to a standard that allows for software integration onto hardware test rigs etc.
 * Ability to support the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing
 * Willing to be flexible/go above and beyond to deliver on-time and to "real world" levels of quality and performance

Nice to haves

 * Aviation or RC model aircraft background or interest including piloting
 * Experience with using/modifying open-source autopilot ecosystem (Betaflight/Ardupilot/PX4/MissionPlanner etc.)

## Description

* Inputing into requirements capture plus concept and feasibility studies
 * Development of safety critical flight control software to a 100% reliability standard
 * Support with the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing on site
 * Maintaining and flying (as required) the autopilot model aircraft test fleet
 * Support with issue identification, fault finding and debugging


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