Embedded Flight Software Engineer

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Embedded Flight Software Engineer Oxfordshire, UK | Hybrid (2 days onsite) Industry: Space Systems, Flight Software, Onboard Control A UK-based space company is looking for an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to join their team working on real-time software systems that fly on satellites. This is hands-on development for actual space missions - the software you write will control hardware in orbit. You'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for building embedded software that runs on spacecraft onboard computers. Expect a mix of low-level C/C++, interfacing with hardware, real-time operating systems, and system-level testing. This role sits in the Flight Software group and plays a key part in upcoming multi-satellite missions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and test embedded flight software for space missions
Build and integrate low-level code for onboard computers and sensors
Work closely with systems and hardware teams to align software with mission needs
Write and maintain interface control documents and test plans
Debug and validate code on hardware and in simulation
Take part in mission simulations and flight software verification
✅ What You'll Need Strong experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (e.g. VxWorks, RTEMS)
Comfortable working with hardware interfaces and device drivers
Hands-on experience with software debugging and testing on target systems
Solid understanding of embedded software engineering principles
Bachelor's or Master's degree in software, computer science, or engineering
⭐ Nice to Have Experience with VxWorks , NASA cFS , or PowerPC
Familiarity with CCSDS , CAN , SpaceWire , or other space comms protocols
Knowledge of ECSS standards or MISRA guidelines
Background in space systems, satellite control, or mission operations
Exposure to Python , Linux tools, or embedded scripting
Why This Role? Your software will fly on satellites being launched into orbit
You'll work at the core of a mission, directly contributing to spacecraft control
The work is deeply technical and hands-on, not just specs and docs
The team is small, skilled, and mission-focused
Hybrid setup with time in the lab and time to code without distractions
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Location:
Oxfordshire, South East England; England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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