Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.

What you’ll be doing

Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaborationWhat you’ll bring

Proven experience in software design and delivery
A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environmentsTechnical skills

Essential:

Java development
Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Knowledge of xiskglj ISO 9001 quality principlesDesirable:

HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
GIS development
Communication and control system interfaces
Git version control
UML designWhy apply?

Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
Competitive salary, pension and benefitsSecurity Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)