Senior Software Engineer; Autonomous Systems

Position: 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.

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 collaboration

What 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 life cycles
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Technical skills

Essential:

Java development
Java build systems (e.g. Maven)

Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Desirable:

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

Why 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 benefits

Security Clearance:
Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)