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.\n\nAs they accelerate development of their drone platforms, they are expanding their Embedded Software team and seeking ambitious Senior Embedded Software Engineers to play a critical role in shaping the future of their airborne systems.\n\nSalaries 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 talent.\n\nThis 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 sector.\n \nSenior Embedded Software Engineer essential requirements:\n\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in embedded software development\nStrong proficiency in C/C++ (Rust beneficial)\nExperience developing software for resource-constrained or real-time systems\nProactive, collaborative mindset with strong ownership of projects\nResident in the UK for at least 5 years \nSenior Embedded Software Engineer desirable Skills \n\nExperience working in start-ups or scale-ups, particularly fast-paced R&D environments\nExperience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers\nEmbedded Linux or RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr) experience\nDevice drivers, low-level hardware interfacing, and board bring-up\nReal-time systems, multi-threading, and performance optimisation\nSensor integration (IMUs, cameras, GPS) and data processing pipelines\nCommunication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)\nWireless communication stacks and telemetry systems\nFamiliarity with control systems, flight software, or robotics\nCI/CD, testing, and debugging on embedded targets