Software Development Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

Develop prototype and production software for defence applications
, to £55,000 DoE + Benefits
This growing tech start-up is part of the expanding defence sector. They are developing an AI based platform that integrates with associate hardware products that they are also building. The work is fast-paced and projects are varied from early-stage prototypes to production code. They are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer and will consider a recently graduated engineer (must be immediately available) or someone with relevant years of industry experience.
As part of the company’s software team, you would work on projects that integrate software with hardware which can include control hardware platforms, sensors and custom devices. Sensors may be for tracking or optics, and hardware could be for control of complex devices / instrumentation.
Requirements:
 
* Strong academic background in computer science, physics, electronics or similar. Ideally a Master’s or PhD. Will be able to demonstrate project experience working on software development for hardware (ideally sensors or control systems).
 
* Extensive experience in software engineering using Python.
 
* Experience with Machine Learning and algorithms would be a bonus. Any exposure to Tensor Flow or PyTorch would be desirable.
 
* Aptitude to pick up new technologies demonstrated through projects using other technologies, frameworks and tools.
 
* Experience with embedded systems or computer network systems would be advantageous.
Applicants must be eligible for security clearance including being a UK resident for the past 5 years. Candidates on work visas will not be considered.
As projects relate to defence applications, all work is onsite. Their offices are just outside of Cambridge (south). No hybrid work options are available. On offer is the opportunity to work on varied projects and be compensated with a competitive salary that reflects your experience level.
/ MSc / PhD, Software Engineering, Electronics / Hardware / Sensors / Controls, Python, Defence, Prototyping, Production Code, Start-Up
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