Embedded Software Engineer

Empresaria UK Ltd; Bristol; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UAV Software Engineer role in Bristol is offered by Empresaria UK Ltd. Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on site, permanent position. You'll develop onboard UAV software across autopilots, autonomy, payloads and mission-critical subsystems.

You'll work on next-generation platforms from concept to real-world flight testing, using C++ and Rust in embedded environments. Security clearance (SC Level) eligibility is required.

Formación

• Strong C++ and/or Rust experience in embedded or real-time environments.
• Experience within UAV/UAS, robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace
• Strong Linux and modern software development skills
• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Responsabilidades

• Designing, developing, integrating and debugging onboard UAV software
• Developing embedded software using C++ and/or Rust
• Working across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform systems
• Building robust test and simulation environments, including SIL/HIL
• Helping shape software architecture and future platform development
• Supporting aircraft integration and flight-test activity

Conocimientos

C++

Rust

Embedded RTOS

Linux

Educación

Technical degree or equivalent

Herramientas

PX4

ArduPilot

MAVLink

ROS 2

FreeRTOS

Docker

Yocto

Descripción del empleo

UAV Software Engineer

Bristol / West Wales | Hybrid | Permanent

Minimum 3 days per week on site

Want to build software that actually flies?

We're recruiting a UAV Software Engineer for a rapidly growing organisation developing advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for demanding defence applications.

You'll develop software running onboard UAV platforms, working across autopilots, autonomy, payloads and other mission‑critical subsystems. You'll work on existing aircraft while also helping shape next‑generation platforms and clean‑sheet designs, taking software from concept and simulation through to real‑world flight testing.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, integrating and debugging onboard UAV software
• Developing embedded software using C++ and/or Rust
• Working across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform systems
• Building robust test and simulation environments, including SIL/HIL
• Helping shape software architecture and future platform development
• Supporting aircraft integration and flight‑test activity

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong C++ and/or Rust experience in embedded or real‑time environments
• Experience within UAV/UAS, robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace
• Strong Linux and modern software development skills
• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Experience with any of the following would be particularly useful:

• PX4
• ArduPilot
• MAVLink
• ROS 2
• FreeRTOS
• Docker
• Yocto
• Autonomy
• Machine Vision
• Guidance & Control
• Sensor Fusion
• CMake
• GitLab CI
• DO-178C

Why consider it?

This is a chance to work on the complete UAV platform, not just an isolated software component. You'll see your software move from development and simulation onto real aircraft, while helping influence the architecture of future UAS platforms.

The position is based in Bristol, with hybrid working and a minimum of three days per week on site.

Due to the nature of the programmes, you’ll need to be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance vetting (SC Level).