Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

TECHNE is supporting a rapidly growing European defence technology company developing advanced propulsion systems for next-generation aerospace and autonomous platforms.

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The business is investing heavily in compact, high-performance propulsion technology and is building a specialist engineering team around this capability.

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They are now looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and wants real ownership of how complex propulsion systems are brought to life.

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Role: Embedded Software Engineer, Propulsion Systems

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Location: Cambridge, UK

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Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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The Role:

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You will develop real-time embedded software responsible for controlling demanding aerospace hardware.

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The role spans board bring-up, processor-level development, embedded architecture, hardware debugging and real-time control, alongside C++ development at the application software layer.

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You will work directly with the hardware and help define the software foundations behind a new generation of propulsion technology.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop real-time embedded software in C/C++.

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• Develop C++ at the application software layer.

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• Support board bring-up and hardware validation.

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• Work with STM32, TriCore, i.MX8 or similar processors.

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• Develop low-level software and embedded architecture.

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• Debug processor, board and hardware/software interaction issues.

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• Support control software for complex propulsion hardware.

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• Work closely with electronics, controls, hardware and systems teams.

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Experience Required:

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• Strong Embedded C/C++ experience. (Experience across the full stack Application to hardware)

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• Board bring-up experience.

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• Real-time embedded systems development.

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• Experience with microcontrollers and processors.

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• Strong hardware debugging and validation skills.

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• Comfortable working at the lowest levels of the software stack.

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Nice to Have:

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• Low-power RTOS experience, including FreeRTOS, Zephyr or Micrium.

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• Rust development experience.

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• Engine controls, powertrain controls, propulsion systems, rotating machinery, electric motor or inverter control experience.

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Relevant backgrounds include aerospace propulsion, automotive powertrain, defence, robotics and other high-performance embedded environments.

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Why this opportunity:

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• Work on propulsion technology in a rapidly growing area of aerospace and defence.

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• Bring new hardware to life rather than maintain mature legacy platforms.

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• Influence embedded architecture and technical direction.

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• Work across software, electronics, controls and physical hardware.

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• Join while the propulsion capability and wider technology roadmap are still being defined.

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If you enjoy low-level embedded engineering, hardware interaction and solving difficult real-time control problems, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Further information on the company, programme, package and confidential technology roadmap is available directly.

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