Embedded Software Engineer

EVONA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is helping a pioneering space technology company expand its London engineering team to design embedded software for AI-enabled autonomy in satellites. You’ll write real-time Linux-based code, prototype on hardware, and validate system performance across in-orbit scenarios.

Collaborate with hardware and AI teams to build scalable, modular software for autonomous in-space operation and edge cases. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge space systems, rigorous testing, and opportunity to

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ and Python development.
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware integration.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded software for advanced space systems.
• Write real-time code for Linux-based RTOS environments.
• Prototype and test software on hardware to validate performance.
• Build scalable, modular systems for autonomous in-orbit operations.
• Collaborate with hardware and AI teams to integrate real-world functionality.

Skills

C++ development

Python development

Embedded Linux

RTOS experience

Microcontrollers & hardware

Device drivers

Debugging & perf opt

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.