Software Engineer (Yocto / Buildroot) - Next-Generation Space Tech

Software Engineer (Yocto / Buildroot) – Next-Generation Space Tech

(Loughborough, UK | On-site | Full-time)

Are you ready to help redefine how we connect the world—from the ground up to low Earth orbit?

GTS Space are working with an extremely exciting space technology company developing a new kind of space-powered IoT platform that bridges Earth and space to deliver secure, scalable, and sustainable connectivity across the globe.

They are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software for battery-operated IoT devices, with a strong focus on bootloader design with either Yocto / Buildroot.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of embedded systems, wireless communications, and space technology.

What You’ll Do

• Embedded Software Development: Design, write, and debug low-level software, including BSPs and device drivers.
• Bootloader development in either Yocto or Buildroot.
• Kernel/RTOS Customization: Optimize Linux or FreeRTOS components for embedded platforms.
• Testing & Automation: Build automated test frameworks (unit, integration, regression) and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Hardware Interaction: Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration and validation.

What You Bring

• Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python; scripting skills (Shell/Bash) a plus.
• Hands-on experience with microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32, etc.).
• Experience with Yocto / Buildroot, OTA firmware updates, or bootloader development.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that’s reimagining connectivity—combining the scalability of space systems with the accessibility of IoT. If you’re curious, hands-on, and passionate about building real-world systems that make a difference, get in touch.

Location: Loughborough, UK

Type: Full-time, on-site

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and expertise