Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Our client, a leading provider of autonomous systems and unmanned aerial solutions, is currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team at Aberporth Airport, West Wales. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge software for UAV platforms within the Defence & Security sector.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for UAV systems and subsystems
• Implement low-level drivers and interfaces for sensors, actuators, avionics, and communication systems
• Develop software for real-time and embedded environments, ensuring deterministic and reliable performance
• Integrate software with hardware platforms and support system-level integration activities
• Support testing and validation, including bench testing, simulation, ground trials, and flight testing
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues
• Contribute to software architecture, design documentation, and coding standards
• Work with systems engineering teams to interpret requirements and ensure traceability
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of software development practices
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development
• Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and hardware/software interfacing
• Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or Ethernet
• Debugging experience using tools such as JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices

• Experience in aerospace, UAV/UAS, robotics, or defence-related systems
• Knowledge of flight control systems or autopilot software
• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience with model-based design (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
• Understanding of safety-critical software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar)
• Experience with telemetry, networking, and secure communications
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in embedded C looking for a challenging new role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in delivering advanced UAV solutions.