Senior Space Data-Link Engineer (L2, Embedded)

CleanTech Talent; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Technical influence

Strong collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Link Communication Research Engineer to develop the L2 communication stack for next-generation space systems. You will architect embedded firmware in C/C++ and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in embedded systems and strong skills in C/C++. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a culture of technical influence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, ideally in high-reliability domains.
• Strong C/C++ skills for real-time/embedded systems.
• Experience with DSP or protocol stack development.

Responsibilities

• Develop L2 firmware and low-level embedded drivers.
• Architect embedded firmware in C/C++ across various platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

C/C++ skills

Knowledge of L1/L2 communications

Experience with modern comms standards

Familiarity with MATLAB and Python

Tools

JTAG

Spectrum analysers

VNAs

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Data Link Communication Research Engineer to develop the L2 communication stack for next-generation space systems. You will architect embedded firmware in C/C++ and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in embedded systems and strong skills in C/C++. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a culture of technical influence and collaboration.