Head of Embedded Systems & Software

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.