Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering electric aviation company in Bristol is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and validate low-level software for safety-critical systems. The role requires extensive experience in embedded C software development and familiarity with DO 178C standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with Texas Instruments microcontrollers and CAN communication systems. Join this innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of air mobility in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

5 extra days holiday when you get married

4% of salary for additional benefits

Award winning digital health and wellbeing service

Performance based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Pension Scheme - 5% matched

Daily breakfast provided

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in embedded C software development for safety critical systems.
• Proven experience with Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop low level software functions and drivers for embedded platforms.
• Create and execute unit tests for low level verification activities.
• Validate and verify safety critical software components.
• Conduct hands on testing and debugging at the hardware interface level.
• Develop software in compliance with DO 178C standards.

Skills

Embedded C software development

CAN communication systems

MISRA C standards

Agile methodology

Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)

Requirements management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers

ARM embedded microcontrollers

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Overview

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Develop low level software functions and drivers for embedded platforms.
• Create and execute unit tests for low level verification activities.
• Validate and verify safety critical software components.
• Review software implementations and documentation in line with defined requirements, specifications, and certification standards.
• Develop and maintain requirements, designs, documentation, and traceability throughout the software lifecycle.
• Produce both high and low level software specifications.
• Conduct hands on testing and debugging at the hardware interface level when needed.
• Develop software in compliance with DO 178C standards.
• Follow and improve internal software development standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support aircraft level integration and validation activities, collaborating closely with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in technical design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track deliverables and milestones, assessing progress and outcomes effectively.
• Provide input into software planning processes, supporting alignment with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years' experience in embedded C software development for safety critical systems.
• Proven experience with Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers.
• Experience developing and deploying CAN communication systems.
• Strong understanding of MISRA C standards, processes, and compliance.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, toolchains, and processes.
• Experience with ARM embedded microcontrollers.
• Experience with aerospace certification programs.
• Experience in bare metal operating system development.
• Proficiency in communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I C.
• Experience in low level driver development.
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, and familiarity with tools such as Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, or other configuration management software.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Understanding of functional safety and certification frameworks, including:
  • DO 178, DO 254, ARP 4754, ARP 4761 + IEC 61508 SIL 3 or equivalent standards
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award winning digital health and wellbeing service
• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.