Embedded Software Engineer

Company Description Craft Prospect is a young engineer-led company in its 8th year having consistently doubled turnover and headcount, picking up a number of awards and recognitions along the way. We work on projects for commercial customers and space agencies, as well as cutting edge R&D. We want to develop our employees to become stakeholders within the organisation, able to work within a team leading projects and developing future space mission concepts to make a positive impact. Our diverse team includes former leads of national space missions, experienced industry professionals, and designers of Mars rovers. You will be given the opportunity to support the ongoing development of the company, while we work with you to support your career aspirations.

See more at: www.craftprospect.com.

Role Description Craft Prospect is seeking an embedded software engineer with experience of developing for low power embedded systems, including FPGAs, systems-on-chips and embedded Linux. You will work as part of a dynamic engineering team to develop low power, secure embedded systems for satellite missions, targeting applications including on-board AI, quantum key delivery, Earth observation and optical communications.

The company seeks to develop a diverse and inclusive team, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. In recognition that different groups may respond to job specifications differently and that our developing talent pool can come from all quarters, we seek to minimise the number of prerequisites in any role and rather recruit for attitude, and ability to positively contribute to our small but growing team and our work.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of C/C++ embedded software development and deployments for various payload systems
• Creating, designing, and deploying embedded Linux/RTOS solutions to onboard systems
• Requirements definition, architecture and system design of advanced processing systems for space applications
• Oversee or perform functional testing of satellite embedded systems
• Supporting mission critical design for challenging environments in space
• Customer and industry engagement, including conference presentations
• Contributing to company quality processes, particularly around embedded design

Requirements

• Proven ability to code C/C++/Python to industry standards
• Understanding of FPGA and GPU based computer systems
• Familiarity with SoC tool chains for embedded systems
• Experience of hands-on small satellite development
• Strong communication skills
• Good team player with excellent customer interfacing skills

Preferred

• Development of complex FPGA designs and RTL hardware code (VHDL or Verilog)
• Understanding of software development practices for critical systems
• Hands-on experience with DL and ML frameworks (such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Developing leadership skills, taking responsibility for delivery
• Ability and initiative to work autonomously
• Desire to work in SME environment and positively contribute to culture
• Understanding of space software development standards
• Experience of hands-on small satellite development

Line Manager : Systems Integration Lead

Grade : Associate (2-5 years industrial experience anticipated)

Benefits

• 4 day week option at 80% FTE salary (Tu-Fr minimum)
• Up to 16% pension (matched salary sacrifice)
• Wellbeing and personal development budget
• Tailored internal and external training
• Employee share ownership schemes
• Occasional travel to conferences and other events

Applicants : Applicants should email a cover letter and CV to [email protected], using reference 26-01086

Closing Date : 31st July 2026, or when suitable candidate is found