Embedded Flight Software Engineer — Avionics & Autonomy

Bali International Hospital; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Radical is seeking a skilled engineer to develop embedded firmware for high-altitude solar-powered aircraft. The role requires expertise in C/C++ and a background in aerospace technology.

As part of the team, you will work on integrating sensors and actuators, enhancing flight data capture, and maintaining Linux systems. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on experience with microcontrollers and a passion for advancing innovative technology.

Join Radical to push the boundaries of what's possible!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with safety-and-reliability-critical systems.
• Hands-on skills with microcontrollers and low-level interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop bare-metal and FreeRTOS based firmware for aircraft.
• Integrate sensors and actuators with flight controller.
• Maintain embedded-Linux systems and onboard telemetry.

Skills

Embedded firmware development in C/C++

Experience with uncrewed aircraft

Aerospace systems knowledge

Hands-on integration skills

Embedded Linux programming

Proficiency in Python

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Logic Analyzer

Oscilloscope

JTAG

Job description

Radical is seeking a skilled engineer to develop embedded firmware for high-altitude solar-powered aircraft. The role requires expertise in C/C++ and a background in aerospace technology.

As part of the team, you will work on integrating sensors and actuators, enhancing flight data capture, and maintaining Linux systems. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on experience with microcontrollers and a passion for advancing innovative technology.

Join Radical to push the boundaries of what's possible!