Head of Embedded Systems & Software

Full Time
Hybrid
£60,000 - £70,000

Job Description

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.

Job Description

Date Posted

August 10, 2026

Country

Spain

Category

Embedded Software, Management

Salary Range

£60,000 - £70,000

Industry

Space

Job Owner

Tarah Williams
01525664850
twilliams@octagongroup.co.uk

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