At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced software for autonomous marine vessels and simulation tools.
- Company: Join SubSea Craft, a fast-growing UK maritime tech company.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in cutting-edge maritime technology and solve complex real-world problems.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field; experience in modern C++ required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Key Details
- Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience)
- Full Time Permanent
Who we are
SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.
What we offer
- Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing
- Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security
- Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed
- Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
- Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance
- Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration
The role
We’re seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels. You’ll play a key role in designing robust, high-performance software, from real‑time autonomy modules and communication systems to simulation tools for testing and validation. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building intelligent systems, and seeing your software operate in challenging real‑world environments, we’d love to have you onboard.
Responsibilities
- Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on simulation, autonomy, and communication
- Developing and maintaining simulation environments for testing autonomous behaviours and system integration
- Implementing robust, scalable autonomy features including mission planning, perception integration, and decision‑making logic
- Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation‑based testing, bench testing, and sea trials
- Production of comprehensive software documentation
- Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable
- Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software and documentation
Essential skills and experience
- Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience
- Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer)
- Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming and software architecture principles
Desirable skills and experience (any would be desirable)
- Experience with ROS or ROS2
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Webots, or custom simulation frameworks)
- Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks
- Experience with real-time systems or control systems
- Understanding of sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation
- Experience with Qt/QML or other UI frameworks (for internal tools or visual debugging)
- Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects
Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.
Values
Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we’re founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially adept.
What we expect from you
- Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
- Initiative and independent working
- Honesty and integrity
- Business and commercial awareness
- Agility, adaptability and continuous development
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
Software Engineer (Autonomy and Simulation) in Portsmouth employer: Uncrewed Systems Technology
SubSea Craft is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits such as flexible working arrangements, comprehensive private healthcare, and a commitment to ongoing learning, we empower our Software Engineers to thrive while contributing to innovative maritime technology solutions in a collaborative setting.
Contact Details:
Uncrewed Systems Technology Recruitment Team
