Salary: £35,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: Degree/apprenticeship in software, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or similar Experience programming real-time embedded systems in C Windows application development using C/C++/Python Strong understanding of software engineering principles, requirements management, and testing Experience using software version control systems Comfortable working hands-on with hardware Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to take ownership of work Experience of MISRA coding standards (desirable) Software design for high reliability systems (desirable) Knowledge of version control systems GIT and SVN (desirable) Web development using WordPress (desirable) Experience with PX4 / Pixhawk or other flight control stacks (desirable) Linux development (desirable) Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) (desirable) Experience of UAS or space system level design processes (desirable) Responsibilities: Requirements capture and specification for embedded and PC-based software Full-lifecycle software design and implementation Real-time embedded programming in C Development of PC tools and test utilities (C, C++, Python) Software qualification and traceability against requirements Software / System testing automation Support system level operational testing using simulation techniques Conduct high altitude balloon tests, scale model aircraft flying, and full-size demonstration aircraft long duration trials Technologies: Embedded Excel Git Hardware Support Linux Python Security SVN Web Windows WordPress C++ More: At Voltitude, we are a specialist engineering company based in Farnborough, UK, bringing decades of experience in aviation, space, and defence. We develop advanced technologies and engineering solutions that operationalise the stratosphere. Our environment is fast-paced and collaborative, perfect for problem solvers eager to learn. You will enjoy benefits like a company pension, life insurance, health & wellbeing programs, and free on-site parking and gym. You will typically work from our offices, with some possible UK and international travel for test and flight campaigns. A valid UK driving license is beneficial, and passing Baseline Personal Security Screening checks will be necessary. last updated 13 week of 2026