UAV Embedded Software Engineer – Flight & Autonomy (Hybrid)

Empresaria UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAV Software Engineer role in Bristol is offered by Empresaria UK Ltd. Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on site, permanent position. You'll develop onboard UAV software across autopilots, autonomy, payloads and mission-critical subsystems.

You'll work on next-generation platforms from concept to real-world flight testing, using C++ and Rust in embedded environments. Security clearance (SC Level) eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and/or Rust experience in embedded or real-time environments.
• Experience within UAV/UAS, robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace
• Strong Linux and modern software development skills
• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, integrating and debugging onboard UAV software
• Developing embedded software using C++ and/or Rust
• Working across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform systems
• Building robust test and simulation environments, including SIL/HIL
• Helping shape software architecture and future platform development
• Supporting aircraft integration and flight-test activity

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded RTOS

Linux

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

MAVLink

ROS 2

FreeRTOS

Docker

Yocto

Job description

UAV Software Engineer role in Bristol is offered by Empresaria UK Ltd. Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on site, permanent position. You'll develop onboard UAV software across autopilots, autonomy, payloads and mission-critical subsystems.

You'll work on next-generation platforms from concept to real-world flight testing, using C++ and Rust in embedded environments. Security clearance (SC Level) eligibility is required.