Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Last month
£55,000 – £68,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £68,000 pa

Posted
9 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Embedded Software Engineer Leicester £50,000-£55,000

We're recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for real-world systems and hands-on engineering for an innovative and fast-growing engineering business in Leicester. If you want to work on genuinely exciting projects, get hands-on in the field and be part of a team doing something different, this one's worth a look.

The Role

This is a mid-level embedded software role with a twist. You'll be writing and debugging embedded C firmware, working with devices and communication buses, and then heading out into the field to get hands-on with the kit you've been building. FPV and drone experience is a real plus - if you fly in your spare time, you'll fit right in.

This isn't a desk-only role. You'll be expected to travel to trials, get involved with hardware in the field and solve problems. We're looking for someone who wants to do interesting work, learn fast and be part of something exciting.

What You'll Be Doing

Writing, testing and debugging embedded C firmware for real-world systems

Working with communication buses and protocols - CANbus, I2C, SPI

Supporting development with Python and C++ for higher-level tooling and scripting

Working in a Linux-based development environment

Travelling to field trials and getting hands-on with hardware in the field

Troubleshooting kit that isn't behaving - on the bench and out in the field

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical and software

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Solid embedded C programming skills

Hands-on experience with CANbus, I2C and SPI - devices on buses, not just theory

Comfortable in a Linux development environment

FPV or drone experience - hobby or professional, we want to hear about it

Willingness to travel for field trials and get hands-on with hardware

Mid-level experience with a genuine interest in developing skills further

Beneficial:

Python and/or C++ experience

Experience debugging hardware and PCB-level systems

A background in communications, UAV systems or similar

The Kind of Person We're Looking For

You'll be joining a close-knit team where being adaptable and comfortable in field environments will help you thrive.

The Details

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Hours: Flexible - core hours with options for early starts/early finishes or a Friday WFH where the role allows

Location: Leicester-based - some on-site working required for hardware debugging; travel to field trials

Contract: Permanent

Sound like your kind of role? Get in touch - we'd love to hear from you

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