Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UAVs

This pioneering company is on a mission to transform the UK’s drone technology landscape and is already making significant strides in advancing next-generation UAV systems. From cutting-edge flight control electronics to high-performance airborne platforms, they are redefining what’s possible in the drone space.

As they accelerate development of their drone platforms, they are expanding their Embedded Software team and seeking ambitious Senior Embedded Software Engineer s to play a critical role in shaping the future of their airborne systems

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Salaries range from £60,000 (3 years’ experience) to £140,000 for more experienced engineers, alongside relocation support and serious equity - reflecting their commitment to attracting top-tier talen

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This is a rare opportunity to make an immediate impact on real-world UAV technology, remaining hands-on with development while helping define the embedded software architecture of a company scaling at pace in a high-growth sect

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer essential requireme

• nts:Minimum 3 years’ experience in embedded software develop
• mentStrong proficiency in C/C++ (Rust benefic
• ial)Experience developing software for resource-constrained or real-time sys
• temsProactive, collaborative mindset with strong ownership of proj
• ectsResident in the UK for at least 5 y

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer desirable Sk

• ills Experience working in start-ups or scale-ups, particularly fast-paced R&D environ
• mentsExperience leading projects or mentoring junior engi
• neersEmbedded Linux or RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr) exper
• ienceDevice drivers, low-level hardware interfacing, and board bri
• ng-upReal-time systems, multi-threading, and performance optimis
• ationSensor integration (IMUs, cameras, GPS) and data processing pipe
• linesCommunication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethe
• rnet)Wireless communication stacks and telemetry sy
• stemsFamiliarity with control systems, flight software, or rob
• oticsCI/CD, testing, and debugging on embedded ta