Firmware Engineer We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for advanced instrumentation and automation systems. Working alongside electronics and software engineers, youll play a key role in creating reliable, high-performance firmware that powers innovative products used in precision environments. About the role The Firmware Engineer will be responsible for embedded software design, coding … across a range of microcontroller platforms. You will take ownership of firmware architecture, communication interfaces and real-time control logic, ensuring smooth integration with hardware systems. Key responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors. Design and implement communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB). Collaborate with the electronics team to define and test hardwarefirmware … integration and ensure firmware meets performance and reliability requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of development tools and processes. Skills and experience Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal programming. Good understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, PIC, etc.). Familiar with debugging tools and version control More ❯
Embedded Flight Software Engineer Oxfordshire, UK Hybrid (2 days onsite) Industry: Space Systems, Flight Software, Onboard Control A UK-based space company is looking for an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to join their team working on real time software systems that fly on satellites. This is hands on development for actual space missions - the software you … write will control hardware in orbit. You'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for building embedded software that runs on spacecraft onboard computers. Expect a mix of low level C/C++, interfacing with hardware, real time operating systems, and system level testing. This role sits in the Flight Software group and plays a key part … in upcoming multi satellite missions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and test embedded flight software for space missions Build and integrate low level code for onboard computers and sensors Work closely with systems and hardware teams to align software with mission needs Write and maintain interface control documents and test plans Debug and validate code on hardware More ❯
Job Title : Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location : Oxford Salary : £55,000 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design and engineering team developing high-quality, safety-critical embeddedsystems click apply for full job details More ❯
Job Title : Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location : Oxford Salary : £55,000 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design and engineering team developing high-quality, safety-critical embedded systems. The successful candidate will take technical ownership of embedded software development across multiple concurrent … projects, working closely with hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver robust and compliant solutions. This role will suit a hands-on engineer with strong experience in C/C++, ARM microcontrollers (STM32), and communication protocols such as CANbus and RS-485. Experience within regulated industries—ideally aerospace or similarly safety-critical environments—and familiarity with DO-178C processes … full-time, on-site role based in Oxford, offering the opportunity to influence software design and development across several innovative platforms. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience (5+ years) developing embedded software in C and C++. Strong working knowledge of ARM Cortex-M (STM32) microcontrollers. Experience with CANbus and RS-485 communication protocols. Knowledge of Linux or embedded Linux More ❯
