Embedded Software Engineer

EVONA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is looking for a passionate embedded software engineer to work on AI-enabled autonomy software for spacecraft in London. You will design and develop embedded software for innovative space systems and collaborate with hardware and AI teams to enhance system functionality.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++ and Python, and experience with embedded Linux or RTOS. This role offers the chance to impact next-generation space technologies while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ and Python development.
• Experience working with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware integration.
• Comfortable debugging, testing, and optimising performance on embedded targets.
• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset, able to thrive in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded software for advanced space systems.
• Writing real-time code for Linux-based RTOS environments.
• Prototyping and testing software on hardware to validate system performance.
• Building scalable, modular systems that support autonomous in-orbit operations.
• Collaborating with hardware and AI teams to integrate real-world functionality.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Microcontrollers

Device drivers

Hardware integration

Debugging

Testing

Optimisation

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

If you’re passionate about pushing the limits of embedded software and want your work to have a direct impact on next-generation space systems, this could be for you.

We’re working with a pioneering space technology company developing AI-enabled autonomy software for spacecraft. They’re building technology that allows satellites to sense, think, and act independently in orbit, and are now expanding their engineering team in London.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing embedded software for advanced space systems.
• Writing real-time code for Linux-based RTOS environments.
• Prototyping and testing software on hardware to validate system performance.
• Building scalable, modular systems that support autonomous in-orbit operations.
• Collaborating with hardware and AI teams to integrate real-world functionality.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in C++ and Python development.
• Experience working with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware integration.
• Comfortable debugging, testing, and optimising performance on embedded targets.
• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset, able to thrive in fast-moving environments.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with BSP generation, real-time kernel configuration, or SoC platforms (e.g. NVIDIA).
• Background in the space, robotics, or autonomy industries.