Autopilot Software Engineer - Embedded Flight Control Hybrid

Windracers Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd in Fareham is seeking a full-time Autopilot Engineer to join on-site with flexible hybrid working. You will develop safety-critical flight control software and contribute to requirements capture and concept studies.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++ for STM32 MCUs, flight dynamics, and integration with testing ecosystems from unit tests to flight testing on site. You will support debugging, issue analysis and continuous improvement to meet real-world performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded C/C++ software for flight control.
• Familiar with STM32 MCUs and MCU peripherals.
• Understanding of aerospace control systems and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and contribute to concept studies.
• Develop safety-critical flight control software.
• Support testing from unit tests to flight testing.
• Maintain autopilot test fleet and debug issues.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

STM32 MCU

Git version control

Flight control theory

Safety-critical software

Testing & QA

Agile software development

CAN / SPI / I2C / UART

Tools

STM32 IDEs

Job description

Windracers Ltd in Fareham is seeking a full-time Autopilot Engineer to join on-site with flexible hybrid working. You will develop safety-critical flight control software and contribute to requirements capture and concept studies.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++ for STM32 MCUs, flight dynamics, and integration with testing ecosystems from unit tests to flight testing on site. You will support debugging, issue analysis and continuous improvement to meet real-world performance.