Embedded Software Engineer - Full Lifecycle

Astro Studios, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

25 days annual leave (+ Christmas Eve)

Generous pension scheme

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work,

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop products from concept through to mass production. You will work on consumer electronics and potentially medical and defence projects, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with C/C++/Rust, embedded systems, and modern workflows. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for embedded systems across the full lifecycle.
• Proficient in C/C++/Rust; strong Python experience beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS (Zephyr OS), embedded Linux, or bare-metal platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software from concept to production.
• Collaborate across teams to solve complex engineering problems.
• Contribute to hardware-software integration and validation.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

Python

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Bare-metal

CI/CD

Testing

Communications protocols

Electrical schematics

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or related subject

Tools

Git

Docker

CI tooling (e.g., Jenkins)

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop products from concept through to mass production. You will work on consumer electronics and potentially medical and defence projects, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with C/C++/Rust, embedded systems, and modern workflows. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences are essential.