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Senior Embedded System Engineer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: Opus Recruitment Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London

Why you’d want this role

Build real products
:
Your work ships onto live edge compute devices, not slide decks or prototypes

Technical depth
:
Work across embedded Linux, bare‑metal, AI inference, wireless, cameras, and power systems

Real autonomy
:
Small, high‑calibre engineering team with minimal red tape

Visible impact
:
You’ll directly influence product direction and technical decisions

Career growth
:
Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, and edge AI in a fast‑growing business

The Role

You’ll design, build, test, and deploy embedded software for low‑volume, production‑grade edge devices used in autonomous environments.

What you’ll work on:

  • Embedded C/C++ and Linux‑based systems
  • Drivers, boot logic, and board bring‑up
  • Control systems and state machines
  • Edge AI / deep learning inference
  • Cameras, ISPs, and sensor integrations
  • Wireless, mesh, and IoT communications
  • Battery management, power monitoring, GPS/GNSS
  • Real‑world field testing and performance validation

You’ll also get hands‑on with rapid hardware prototyping and collaborate closely with other engineers across software, hardware, and product.

What we’re looking for:
  • Degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong C/C++ with working knowledge of Python
  • Commercial embedded software delivery experience
  • Linux (device trees, kernel concepts) and common embedded interfaces (SPI, UART, CAN, USB)
  • Experience with bare‑metal or RTOS systems (ARM / STM
    32 / similar)
Nice to have:
  • Cameras, wireless stacks, power systems, or AI at the edge
  • Jetson / ARM edge platforms
  • Robotics, UAVs, or autonomous systems
  • Hardware prototyping, PCB or product development exposure
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Private medical insurance & evolving perks
  • Regular team socials and a strong engineering culture
Location & Security
  • Hybrid role, with office based near London
  • On-site for testing (~10%)
  • Eligibility for security clearance preferred
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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