Senior Sensor Engineer

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in international marine surveillance technology and systems. Headquartered in the UK, we serve a global customer base ranging from national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

Our mission is to lead the next generation of maritime domain awareness (MDA) technologies that enhance security, safety, environmental protection and sustainability. We innovate relentlessly to deliver superior products and services worldwide.

We’re seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Sensor Engineer to join our Edge Team. This rare opportunity lets you shape and deliver cutting‑edge maritime surveillance and fisheries monitoring solutions at the intersection of hardware, software and advanced sensor technologies.

In the Edge Team, you will work on sensors at the fringe—fixed and mobile surveillance equipment such as radars, cameras, RDF, AIS and other specialist maritime sensors. Your mission is to integrate, calibrate and optimise these systems in non‑production environments, build the software that makes their outputs usable for downstream systems, and train the Delivery Team for field deployment.

The role spans multi‑domain sensor fusion, AI‑assisted analysis, anomaly detection, augmented reality, autonomous sentry operation and evidence collection. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across software, hardware, data science and infrastructure to bring innovative, high‑performance edge solutions to life.

• Design, develop and maintain edge‑sensor solutions focusing on performance, reliability and scalability.
• Build test infrastructure to capture and analyse quality and performance metrics.
• Work across the stack—UI, backend, robotics, device integrations, networking—learning new technologies as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan, build and test complex functionality.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis.
• Automate SDLC processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor peers, contribute to code reviews and promote collaborative working practices.

• Strong engineering mindset with experience in one or more of:
  Microsoft .NET, GoLang, Python, C++, Rust.
• Broad exposure to remote sensing disciplines, including:
  • Mathematics, physics and geospatial mapping.
  • Working with sensor hardware and electronics.
  • Networking principles, protocols and services.
  • Application development across embedded, desktop and web platforms.
  • Video and radar signal processing (e.g., OpenCV).
  • AI‑based, hardware‑accelerated image processing (e.g., YOLO).
• Familiarity with Enterprise Systems architecture.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and SDLC automation tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging and collaboration skills.

Ambition – Aspiring to lead in maritime domain management
Innovation – Driving improvement through creativity and forward‑thinking
Quality – Committing to high standards in performance and reliability
Responsibility – Being individually accountable and team‑driven
Team – Collaborating openly with colleagues, partners and customers

• Work on mission‑critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide.
• Be part of an ambitious, innovative and supportive team.
• Make a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including:
  • Matched pension contributions up to 5%
  • Private health care
  • Development and training programmes

SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.