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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