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What space embedded software engineers are paid, what to name in the advert, and who you are up against — from the adverts on UK Space Jobs, not a survey. Looking for the roles themselves? See Space Embedded Software Engineer jobs.

What you will pay

£40k to £86k, most around £56k

The range employers advertised for space embedded software engineers on UK Space Jobs over the last 12 months, base salary only, across 13 priced adverts. Adverts that state a salary get more applications than those that hide it, and a figure at or above the midpoint is the single cheapest thing you can do for the response.

  • Remote or anchored

    A fully remote role draws the whole country and can pay a little under the London figure; an anchored one competes locally and cannot.

  • Greenfield or inherited

    Building from nothing is worth more to the right person than running what exists, and they will ask which it is.

  • Someone senior to learn from

    A strong lead in the team is worth thousands on the offer; without one, expect to pay for that experience directly.

Who you are competing with

Hiring space embedded software engineers on UK Space Jobs right now

  • Spire 1

Three live adverts for the role, as candidates see them. How rivals pitch it is worth a look before you write yours.

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Spire · 51–200 people · Series C

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Glasgow
  • Hybrid · 3 days in office
  • Senior

Design, implement, test and maintain embedded firmware for satellite systems, working across engineering groups on architecture and system design. Debug on-orbit and on-ground issues, optimise serial protocols and build interface tooling, using Embedded C, FreeRTOS, Python, Bash and Git on Linux. Fast design-to-launch cycles measured in weeks.

FreeRTOS · GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain · GDB +6

2 weeks ago

Filtronic

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Cambridge
  • Hybrid
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Designs, develops and integrates embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products across the full lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture. Strong focus on Zephyr-based development alongside embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal firmware, networking and secure communications, working closely with RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineers.

Zephyr · Linux · Yocto +7

Last month

CesiumAstro

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Milton Keynes
  • Senior

Designs and implements embedded software across the full stack, from low-level drivers and board support packages to end-use applications, for Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems used in satellites, UAVs and launch vehicles. Involves code review, testing, qualification, in-orbit support and presenting design reviews to customers and executives.

Linux · FPGA · ARM

3 months ago

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