Shape the Future of AIJoin one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and become a Professional Development Expert in Artificial Intelligence.

View Roles

Embedded Systems Engineer (Autonomy & Drones)

Neural
united kingdom
1 month ago
Create job alert

At Neural, we are committed to building the future of AI. The world is changing, and we're at the forefront of that transformation. Our team is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of today's dynamic industries and unlock the potential of new markets.

We harness the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drive innovation and create solutions that shape the future of industries.We believe that the future of AI is in your hands. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to harness the power of AI to achieve their goals.Join us in shaping the future of AI today.

About the position

Neural is seeking anEmbedded Systems Engineerto design, integrate, and deploy flight control and autonomy software for next-gen unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You’ll work on everything from real-time firmware to mission autonomy stacks supporting swarm coordination, adaptive routing, and multi-agent decision systems.

This is a highly technical role requiring deep knowledge of embedded architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), sensor integration, and low-level control for robotics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware and embedded software for custom and open-source flight controllers (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
  • Integrate GNSS, IMUs, Lidar, Radar, magnometer, and multispectral sensors.
  • Familiarity with GPS. GLONASS a plus
  • Enable autonomous navigation and flight control
  • Optimize onboard systems for size, weight, power, and thermal efficiency.
  • Collaborate with autonomy and AI teams on sensor fusion and path planning.
  • Conduct system-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests.
  • Contribute to onboard autonomy, telemetry, and failsafe behaviors.

Qualification

  • 3-5+ years of experience in embedded software or control systems for robotics and drones.
  • Proficient in Python, C/C++, ROS/ROS2, CAN, MAVLink, Pixhawk, and RTOS.
  • Hardware prototyping, PCB design, raspberry pi a big plus
  • Strong experience with low-level sensor drivers, debugging, and real-time tuning.
  • Familiarity with flight test, telemetry logging, and blackbox analysis.
  • Experience with autonomous systems or swarming protocols.
  • Familiarity with Nvidia Jetson, STM32, or custom SoC platforms


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Drone Firmware Software Dev Engineer, Robotics Platform Engineering

Founding Computer Vision Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Electronics Design Engineer

Founding Mechatronics engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Automate Your UAV Jobs Search: Using ChatGPT, RSS & Alerts to Save Hours Each Week

UAV roles land across defence, emergency services, surveying/GIS, energy & utilities inspection, logistics, agri/forestry, media, infrastructure, start-ups and research labs—often hidden in ATS portals or duplicated across job boards. The fastest way to keep up isn’t heroic scrolling; it’s automation. With keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds and a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you can bring relevant roles to you, triage them in minutes, and tailor strong applications without burning your evenings. This copy-paste playbook is for www.uavjobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, and designed to save you hours each week. What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes A role & keyword map spanning GNC/Flight Control, Autonomy/Navigation, Perception, Mission Planning, Avionics/Embedded, Comms/RF/Networking, UTM & Airworthiness, Mechanical/Propulsion, Payload/Imaging, Field Ops & Pilots, and Cloud/Fleet Ops. Shareable Boolean searches to paste into Google and job boards that slice out noise. Always-on alerts & RSS feeds that deliver fresh UK roles to your reader/inbox. A ChatGPT “UAV Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates, scores fit and outputs ready-to-paste actions. A simple pipeline tracker so deadlines and follow-ups never slip.

Careers Jobs

10 UAV Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

From unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous drones to UAS software and payload integration, the UK UAV industry is on a steep growth curve. Lightcast data shows +37 % YoY growth in UK job ads mentioning “UAV”, “drone systems”, “UAS pilot” or “aerospace unmanned” in Q1 2025. Yet with fewer than 6,000 professionals in the field, demand far exceeds supply. This guide lists 10 UK‑registered recruitment agencies whose primary focus includes UAV or drone-related hiring. Use it to connect with the right recruiters, prep for interviews, and land offers.

Jobs Careers

UAV Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are no longer just military assets—they're transforming agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, filmmaking, and public safety. As commercial drone operations scale in the UK, the demand for skilled UAV professionals is rising sharply across engineering, flight operations, data analysis, and autonomous systems. Welcome to the UAV Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the tools, platforms, certifications, and technologies that are shaping UAV careers in the UK. Whether you're a drone pilot, systems engineer, or AI developer working on autonomous navigation, this radar shows you what to focus on to remain in-demand.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.