At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our robotics team to develop and deploy innovative robotic systems.
- Company: Amentum, a leader in engineering for science, security, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values mental wellbeing and diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in exciting R&D projects while learning from experienced engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development (C, C++) and familiarity with hardware and networking.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
An opening has become available in the Robotics and Remote handling Team at Amentum for an enthusiastic and eager to learn Software Systems Engineer. The successful applicant will join a growing team of engineers who specialise in developing, building and deploying robotic systems for solving clients’ challenges such as maintenance and inspection activities in challenging environments across a number of industrial sectors.
The key focus of the role is to provide low level software capability required at the heart of robotic and mechatronic systems. As part of the robotics software team the successful candidate will work on exciting R&D projects alongside other engineers and receive a mix of formal training and mentorship from more experienced members of the team.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Experience with software development (C, C++) including for embedded devices (Arduino, Pico).
- Experience with communication interfaces (e.g. serial, i2c, can).
- Familiar with networking (e.g. TCP/IP, DDS, Websockets).
- Familiar working with hardware (e.g. robots, motor control, sensors).
- Familiar with software development processes (e.g. git).
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
Software Systems Engineer employer: Amentum
As a leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture fosters a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of their projects, ensuring meaningful contributions to high-stakes, safety-critical systems. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, we offer a rewarding workplace that values every individual's input and promotes a strong sense of community.
