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 (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Octagon Group
📍 Comunidad de Madrid