Embedded Software Lead – Madrid , Spain


An exciting opportunity to take ownership of the embedded software architecture behind a next-generation space propulsion system .

You’ll lead the full software lifecycle across flight-critical firmware, laboratory automation and EGSE, while also leading and developing a team of embedded engineers.


What you’ll be doing: Embedded Software Lead – Madrid , Spain

  • Own the embedded software architecture from bare-metal through to RTOS
  • Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers
  • Drive the migration from legacy 8-bit firmware to a modern 32-bit RTOS architecture
  • Develop verification strategies, HIL testing and CI/CD for embedded systems
  • Work closely with hardware engineers on propulsion and laboratory systems
  • Help shape software that will ultimately support real spaceflight


What we’re looking for: Embedded Software Lead – Madrid , Spain

  • 7+ years’ embedded software experience, including technical leadership/mentoring
  • Strong C and C++ experience
  • Hands-on bare-metal and RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOS
  • Strong knowledge of MCUs and low-level protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and PWM
  • Python for automation and testing
  • Git and CI/CD experience
  • Ability to read PCB schematics


40 hours per week

23 days holiday + 6 additional Christmas days

Private health insurance

€1,000 annual learning budget

Up to 10 days remote working per month


A great opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer who wants to take real ownership of the software architecture behind cutting-edge space technology.

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