Embedded Software Tech Lead – Real-Time Space ASICs

AST & Science, LLC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Tech Leader to own the BSP ASIC FW/SW stack and drive real‑time software for satellite systems. The role blends hands‑on coding with mentoring and cross‑disciplinary coordination across hardware and software teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in embedded development, deep C/RTOS expertise, and a proven ability to define architecture and SW workflows. Hybrid work with strong collaboration across sites is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Expert level in C and real‑time programming with thin infrastructure (Free RTOS, Zephyr, bare metal).
• Strong knowledge of embedded system interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS‑485, Ethernet, SerDes).
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, analysers, signal generators).
• Experience defining architecture, SW workflows and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Implement and guide the implementation of the FW ASIC stack for bring up, drivers and diagnostics.
• Foster collaboration and technical excellence across SW and HW groups.
• Lead architecture, implementation and integration of BSP embedded software and diagnostics for tests automation.
• Guide development of drivers, RTOS services and system‑level diagnostics for satellite systems.
• Collaborate with Systems, HW, ASIC VLSI, Validation and Payload teams.
• Act as technical contact for internal stakeholders and external partners with ASIC BSP firmware.

Skills

C programming

Real‑time programming

Embedded systems

RTOS

I2C/SPI/UART

HW interfaces

Lab measurement tools

Education

B.Sc in CS/Engineering or related

M.Sc preferred

Tools

Git/GitLab CI/CD

Buildkite/Jenkins CI/CD

Docker

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Tech Leader to own the BSP ASIC FW/SW stack and drive real‑time software for satellite systems. The role blends hands‑on coding with mentoring and cross‑disciplinary coordination across hardware and software teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in embedded development, deep C/RTOS expertise, and a proven ability to define architecture and SW workflows. Hybrid work with strong collaboration across sites is offered.