Xperior Global
Embedded Software Engineer - Space & Deep Tech

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Role: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Workplace type: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent/ Direct Hire
Build Software That Powers the Next Generation of Space Technology
Are you an Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing highly reliable embedded systems?
We're working with an innovative engineering company operating at the forefront of Deep Technology, delivering advanced solutions for the Space, Fusion Energy and Scientific Research sectors.
This is an opportunity to work on technology where quality, precision and reliability are critical. You'll be involved in developing embedded software for cutting-edge electronic systems that will operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.
Whether your background is in Space or another highly regulated, high-reliability industry such as aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, medical devices or industrial automation, we'd like to hear from you.
The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing embedded software and firmware for advanced electronic systems.
Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will support projects from development through validation, helping deliver robust, high-performance solutions that meet demanding reliability standards.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Developing embedded software and firmware for advanced electronic systems
- Programming ARM Cortex and MSP430 microcontrollers
- Developing bare-metal software and HAL drivers
- Working with communication protocols including RS422/485 and CAN
- Supporting hardware integration, testing and validation
- Building and testing electronic hardware including wiring and soldering
- Using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes and multimeters
- Collaborating closely with electronics and systems engineers throughout development
- Contributing to high-reliability engineering processes and documentation
What We're Looking For
Essential
- 3+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience
- Experience developing software for high-reliability electronic systems
- Strong experience with ARM Cortex and MSP430 microcontrollers
- Experience with RS422/485 and CAN communication interfaces
- Bare-metal embedded software development
- Experience developing Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) drivers
- Practical electronics laboratory experience including hardware build and testing
- Confident using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other test equipment
- Degree or Master's in Electronics, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
- Currently living and eligible to work in the UK


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Desirable Experience
- Space industry experience
- Experience developing electronics through the full product lifecycle to flight-ready hardware (TRL 7+)
- FPGA-based control systems
- MIL-STD-1553B communication bus
- Knowledge of ESA ECSS standards
- 5+ years developing embedded systems for Space applications
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on genuinely exciting technology with real-world impact.
You'll join a collaborative engineering environment where you'll contribute to innovative projects within one of Europe's most exciting Deep Technology sectors while continuing to develop your technical expertise alongside experienced engineers.
If you're passionate about embedded software, enjoy working close to hardware, and want your work to contribute to technology that's pushing the boundaries of engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
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