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.

📌 Embedded Software Team Lead (Galicia)
🏢 Octagon Group
📍 Galicia