Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Strong C and embedded systems background, Java an added bonus Experience leading technical design and mentoring engineers Deep understanding of real-time systems, multitasking, and low-level hardware Confident working with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M class preferred) Experience diagnosing and resolving complex system-level faults Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain deep technical decisions clearly Ownership mindset and ability to shape engineering culture Bonus points for experience with FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or other RTOS platforms Familiarity with Embedded Linux / Yocto / systemd / BusyBox Proficiency in Python, Java, or automation scripting Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, GitLab, or DevOps tooling Experience in spacecraft, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or safety-critical environments Responsibilities: Set technical direction and architecture for embedded flight software systems Lead design reviews, code reviews, and establish software standards Remain hands-on in C and embedded development Drive software quality, testing strategies, and CI/CD practices Mentor and grow a team of embedded and flight software engineers Work closely with hardware, systems, and operations teams Own technical risk, interface definition, and system-level decisions Improve engineering workflows, documentation, and development processes Technologies: ARM CI/CD DevOps Docker Embedded FreeRTOS GitLab Hardware Java Linux Python Robotics More: We are building spacecraft flight software that operates on real missions in orbit, and we are looking for a Technical Team Lead to guide our engineers. This hands-on leadership role allows you to design systems, review architecture, mentor engineers, and write mission-critical code. By joining our team, you will not only define the technical direction and standards but also play a vital role in shaping the engineering culture of our growing space organization. Youll work on complete spacecraft systems and be at the forefront of technology that makes code fly in space. last updated 5 week of 2026