Embedded Software Engineer UNB067

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

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company in Reading seeks experienced Software Engineers to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology in real-time embedded systems. Candidates should have strong C++ skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The role may require on-site presence while offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements. A range of benefits, including stock options and training programs, are offered.

Benefits

Personalised Training and Development plan

Stock Options

Contributory Pension Scheme 3% standard

25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Free On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Strong experience with C++ for embedded real-time systems.
• Good understanding of Linux and FreeRTOS.
• Effective collaboration skills in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop and test software features.
• Document processes using Jira and Confluence.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded systems

Agile methodology

Problem-solving

Linux OS

Documentation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Overview

Who are we?

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

ALL.SPACE has developed a smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. Our ground-breaking 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 a wide range of market 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 looking for world class talent to join our high-performing team working on cutting edge technology in the satellite communications industry. We stand by our company values; INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & EXECUTION EXCELLENCE – giving you the opportunity to build your career in an environment where we encourage crisp decision-making, challenging the status-quo, championing your beliefs and ideas, sharing successes (and learning from failures) and working collaboratively with your fellow team members.

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

Visit www.all.space to learn more.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis - working with internal and external stakeholders to understand the technical functionality required to meet customer needs.
• Complete 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.
• Contribute to the investigation and timely resolution of software issues.
• Employ design patterns and practices to ensure appropriate quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.
• Work within the team’s Agile framework, contributing to best practice.
• Some experience in C++ development on embedded systems would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in delivery of reliable, real-time embedded functionality.
• Ideally full lifecycle development experience – design, develop, test, maintain.
• Experience of Linux and FreeRTOS operating system competence.
• An understanding of physical interfaces such as Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc.
• On hardware debugging and performance characterisation.
• Understanding of Source Code Management (git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Generation of appropriate documentation (Jira, Confluence).
• Willingness and drive to learn
• Effective collaboration in high-pace agile team.
• Good self-organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solver and collaborative team member.

Additional Notes

• Due to the need to control and debug on target hardware, this role requires working at ALL.SPACE’s Reading sites. Could be hybrid role, working on-site some of the time.

Benefits

• Personalised Training and Development plan
• Stock Options
• Contributory Pension Scheme 3% standard
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Free On-Site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounts Platform