Embedded Software Engineer (ENG079)

ALL.SPACE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop control software for satellite terminal products. The role involves collaborating with a high-performing Agile team and delivering high-quality features using C++. Ideal candidates will have experience in embedded systems and a problem-solving attitude. The position will be located at the Reading site and may include hybrid work options.

Benefits

Stock Options

Contributory Pension Scheme (3%)

25 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Free On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in C++ development on embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Linux and FreeRTOS operating systems.
• Ability to perform hardware debugging and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements.
• Create architecture documentation for new features.
• Deliver tested software for embedded real-time systems.
• Implement automated tests and debug functionality.
• Contribute within an Agile framework.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded systems

Agile methodologies

Linux operating system

FreeRTOS operating system

Hardware debugging

Problem-solving

Self-organization

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who are we?

We hire those who seek to innovate across people, process, and technology. Join our global workforce, visualize the future, and strive for success. Our engineering campus and corporate offices in the UK and US provide optimal environments for ideas and innovation to flourish.

ALL.SPACE has developed a smart terminal capable of linking with all satellites and networks across all orbits simultaneously. Our groundbreaking software-defined service enablement platform integrates intelligent routing, edge computing, and on-demand services to deliver unprecedented network resilience and application performance. Our terminal designs operate as fully electronic beam steering systems. Our IP has applications across various sectors including aeronautical, land mobile, maritime, and 5G. It provides broadband, multi-beam, two-way communications with dynamic tracking of geostationary and non-geostationary satellites or terrestrial nodes.

We are seeking world-class talent to join our high-performing team working on cutting-edge technology in the satellite communications industry. We uphold our core values: INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, & EXECUTION EXCELLENCE. We offer an environment that encourages decisive decision-making, challenging the status quo, championing your ideas, sharing successes, learning from failures, and collaborating effectively.

ALL.SPACE is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. We aim to make satellite communications a more inviting and accessible industry for all.

Visit www.all.space to learn more.

Embedded Software Engineers are responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of the embedded software used to manage and control ALL.SPACE’s terminal products. This includes embedded real-time control software, web interfaces, and REST API interfaces. The engineer will work as part of an Agile team delivering features according to a release roadmap to meet product requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand the technical needs.
• Create architecture and design documentation for new software features.
• Deliver high-quality, tested software features for an embedded real-time system using C++.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Test and debug functionality in simulation and on target hardware.
• Investigate and resolve software issues promptly.
• Apply design patterns and best practices to ensure quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.
• Contribute within an Agile framework, promoting best practices.
• Have experience in C++ development on embedded systems.
• Successfully deliver reliable, real-time embedded functionalities.
• Experience across the full lifecycle: design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with Linux and FreeRTOS operating systems.
• Good understanding of physical interfaces such as Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc.
• Hands-on hardware debugging and performance characterization skills.
• Familiarity with Source Code Management (git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Generate appropriate documentation (Jira, Confluence).
• Perform peer reviews and testing of colleagues’ work.
• Collaborate effectively in a high-paced agile team.
• Strong self-organization and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset and team-oriented attitude.

Additional Notes

• This role requires working at ALL.SPACE’s Reading sites due to hardware control and debugging needs. It may be a hybrid role, with some on-site work.
• Stock Options
• Contributory Pension Scheme (3%)
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Free On-Site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounts Platform