Full-Time

Embedded Software Engineer

E-Space

E-Space

51-200 employees

Sustainable satellite constellations for AIoT data

No salary listed

Leicester, UK

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
FreeRTOS
Jenkins
Oscilloscope
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Unity
Requirements
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python; familiarity with scripting languages like Shell or Bash.
  • Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32) and their toolchains.
  • Knowledge of IoT communication protocols and secure data transmission.
  • Experience with testing tools and frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, or Unity.
  • Understanding of low-power design principles, energy-efficient algorithms, and power profiling tools.
  • Proficiency with debugging tools like JTAG, GDB, and serial debuggers.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
  • Expertise with Git or similar version control systems.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • This is a full-time position based out of the Loughborough, United Kingdom office.
  • Not able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
Responsibilities
  • Design, write, debug, and maintain low-level software for embedded systems, including Board Support Packages and drivers.
  • Implement power optimization techniques to minimize energy consumption for battery-operated devices.
  • Customize and optimize RTOS (for example FreeRTOS) or Linux kernel components for embedded platforms.
  • Develop secure and efficient IoT communication protocols (such as MQTT, BLE).
  • Create and maintain automated testing frameworks for embedded systems, including unit, integration, and regression tests.
  • Provide support for debugging faulty boards.
  • Test prototypes for early adopting customers.
  • Implement Hardware-in-the-Loop testing to validate software functionality and hardware interactions in real-time.
  • Integrate automated testing pipelines with continuous integration/continuous deployment tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to test and debug embedded software and hardware interfaces.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure software-hardware integration and accurate testing scenarios.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including testing procedures, logs, and reports for software and hardware validation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Yocto.
  • Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa).
  • Knowledge of hardware protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO.
  • Experience with secure firmware updates (Over-the-Air) and bootloader development.
  • Familiarity with hardware simulation tools and mock environments for testing.
  • Knowledge of Test-Driven Development and Behavior-Driven Development practices.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

E-Space creates and deploys small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Its E-Space LEO platform uses AIoT to optimize data from these devices, turning it into actionable insights and automation. They redesign spacecraft, antennas, and terminals to cut the cost of satellite systems and make space technology more accessible. They serve governments, businesses, communities, and individuals, and emphasize ESG goals by using space data to support sustainable decisions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Arlington, Texas

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Arlington invests $100M facility, plans 3,000 jobs by 2035.
  • Partners with e& and Beyon expand IoT in UAE, Bahrain.
  • CommAgility acquisition accelerates 5G NTN, 6G payloads.

What critics are saying

  • Starlink's $120/month pricing undercuts E-Space IoT customers.
  • Arlington lease demands 700 jobs in 7 years or tax clawback.
  • Amazon Kuiper launches 2026, leverages AWS for asset tracking.

What makes E-Space unique

  • E-Space satellites resist fragmentation and remove orbital debris actively.
  • Offers Constellations-as-a-Service for sovereign LEO control.
  • AIoT optimizes data from small devices for smart insights.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Financial solutions for the future

Optional legal services

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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