Senior Embedded Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop software for Linux-based embedded platforms and high-reliability aerospace products.

You will design from concept to production, review designs, and collaborate with hardware engineers to deliver mission-critical software and SDK components. Strong C/C++ skills, RTOS experience, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware; API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with products for aerospace applications.
• Programming in C or C++.
• Embedded systems design with RTOS (real-time Linux desirable).
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Multi-threaded applications and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Designing, developing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting system software.
• Reviewing code and system designs.
• Analyzing code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Integrating and validating new product designs.
• Supporting software quality assurance and optimizing I/O performance.
• Providing post-production/in-orbit customer support.
• Interfacing with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assessing third-party and open-source software.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Real-time Linux

Software design

Communication

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

At the company, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, the company is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in the company’s products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. the company’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems.

As a the company software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices.

The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing and implementing software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Designing, developing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting system software.
• Reviewing code and system designs.
• Analyzing code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Integrating and validating new product designs.
• Supporting software quality assurance and optimizing I/O performance.
• Providing post-production/in-orbit customer support.
• Interfacing with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assessing third-party and open-source software.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with products for aerospace applications.
• Programming experience in C or C++.
• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (experience with real-time Linux is desirable).
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets.
• Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers.
• Experience in the design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK).

the company considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

*Please note: the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to the company team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of the company, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.*

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.