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.

📌 Head of Embedded Systems & Software (Leganés)
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