Embedded Software Engineer

Job title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary Range: Negotiable

Experience: min 3 years experience to senior level

About The Role:

Embedded Software Engineer, you will be reporting to the CEO as an embedded systems developer. Responsible for integration of hardware and software, this exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of autonomous aviation.

We seek someone looking to support in the development and verification of flight control software. You will be supporting in the delivery of engineering outputs including software requirements, software design, software implementation and software testing. Applying your knowledge and principles of engineering to assist in the implementation of aircraft control systems to a high degree of safety and reliability

We want someone who is comfortable to use AI in their day to day work such as Opus 4.6

What you’ll being doing (not limited to):

• Design and Development: Architect, design, and/or develop small modules, features, or entire embedded software products. Understanding the needs of the hardware and ensuring the software meets the solution customed to the client’s requirements.
• Testing and Implementation: Responsible for the thorough testing of embedded software to ensure reliability and functionality. Implement software in a manner that is optimized for the specific hardware it controls.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure software and hardware compatibility with the whole system. Participate in all phases of the development cycle, from concept to release.
• Technical Expertise: This requires, maintaining and broaden knowledge in technical disciplines such as networks, operating systems, sensor systems and signal systems. Apply this expertise to develop high-quality embedded software solutions.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ with years of experience in Firmware design.

• Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers, KiCad).

• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, microprocessors, Lora Modules and FPGA-based systems.

• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g. Agile, V-Model methods) and experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Manage workload, divide and distribute tasks as you will be the 4th Employee

• Knowledge of Ardupilot, ELRS, signal processing and control systems can be beneficial.

• Exposure to other programming languages such as Python, Rust, C++.

• Knowledge of safety related engineering practices.

• Background of aeronautics and control systems.

• Familiarity with PID control loops.

• Experience with flight control systems.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to danni@cortechtalentsolutions.co.uk