Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role / Overview

This role involves developing and verifying software components for embedded platforms.

Responsibilities / What You'll Do

• Develop low-level software functions and drivers for embedded platforms
• Create and execute unit tests for low-level verification activities
• Validate and verify safety-critical software components
• Review software implementations and documentation in line with defined requirements, specifications, and certification standards
• Develop and maintain requirements, designs, documentation, and traceability throughout the software lifecycle
• Produce both high- and low-level software specifications
• Conduct hands-on testing and debugging at the hardware interface level when needed
• Develop software in compliance with DO-178C standards
• Follow and improve internal software development standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support aircraft-level integration and validation activities, collaborating closely with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in technical design reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Track deliverables and milestones, assessing progress and outcomes effectively
• Provide input into software planning processes, supporting alignment with project objectives

This role contributes to pioneering electric aviation by developing advanced Battery Management System software for zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft, helping set new safety standards for air travel and reducing environmental impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in embedded C software development for safety-critical systems
• Proven experience with Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers
• Experience developing and deploying CAN communication systems
• Strong understanding of MISRA C standards, processes, and compliance
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, toolchains, and processes
• Experience with ARM embedded microcontrollers
• Experience with aerospace certification programs
• Experience in bare-metal operating system development
• Proficiency in communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and I²C
• Experience in low-level driver development
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, and familiarity with tools such as Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, or other configuration management software
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Understanding of functional safety and certification frameworks, including DO-178, DO-254, ARP 4754, ARP 4761, IEC 61508 SIL-3 or equivalent standards
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

Vertical Aerospace is pioneering electric aviation with their eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing) 'zero emissions' aircraft called Valo, aiming to set new safety standards for air travel and redefine aerospace best practices.