At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams in Cyber and Software Engineering to tackle national security challenges.
- Company: Roke, a trusted partner in mission-critical solutions for the UK.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, flexible working, and a supportive environment for growth.
- Other info: Work in a unique Manor House site with great amenities and relocation packages.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in software analysis, operating systems, and Agile methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Friday 5 December 2025 at 01:00
Great ideas come from different minds.
That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference.
What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
Are you ready to make a real impact? At the forefront of national security, Roke is a trusted partner delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect the UK and its interests.
Step into a mission‑critical role where your ability to lead teams in Cyber and Software Engineering directly contributes to national safety, resilience, and technological advancement.
This is your opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects in Operational technology, Secure Systems, Communications, AI and Cybersecurity - helping to shape the future of national security.
What You’ll Be Doing
We need someone who can lead teams and be a technical authority and champion.
- Communicating with clients to understand their business needs.
- Architecting whole solutions and making key design decisions.
- Leading Agile teams in methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
- What You’ll Bring
You will apply your experienceto mission‑led programmes. Youwill haveskills in a number oftheareasbelow:
- Software analysis and reverse engineering.
- Operating systems and security architectures.
- Virtualisation, emulation and containerisation.
- Software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages.
- Experience in supporting areas is also beneficial, which could include:
- AI and ML models and their usage.
- Embedded systems, firmware internals and hardware abstractions.
- Cloud technologies, including AWS.
- Wireless communications and software defined radios.
Why Join Roke?
You’ll work with smart, supportive people on projects that genuinely matter, in an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
We invest in your growth, value diverse thinking and offer flexible working alongside a strong benefits package (including 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays).
Roke combines a 70+ year heritage with the agility to make a real impact.
Location
Romsey – a unique Manor House site near the New Forest and south coast, with on‑site parking and gym.
Afree minibus servicerunsbetween Romsey station and the office.
Relocation packages are available forsuitable candidates.
Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, werequireyouhold orto be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up‑to‑date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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