Autonomous Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development?
We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering team, you'll contribute to advanced programmes supporting both crewed and uncrewed platforms, developing technologies that move from concept and simulation through to real-world deployment and live operational trials.
This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see their work make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving field.

The Opportunity

As an Autonomous Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of software, systems, aerospace and robotics specialists to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most exciting defence programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop autonomy and control software for advanced autonomous systems
Design and implement algorithms for decision support, navigation and autonomous behaviours
Develop high-quality software using C, ideally C++
Build and evaluate models and simulations within synthetic environments
Support system integration, verification and testing activities
Participate in experimental trials across the UK and internationally
Collaborate with engineers, researchers and customers to deliver operational capability
Contribute to research and development activities across autonomy and uncrewed systems programmes
We're Interested in Speaking with Engineers Who Have Experience In:

Autonomous Systems
Robotics
Control Systems
Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
Modelling & Simulation
Defence Software Development
UAV/UAS Technologies
Systems Engineering
Algorithm Development
Essential Skills & Experience

Strong software development experience using C, ideally C++
Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems
Understanding of systems engineering principles
Background within autonomy, robotics, control systems or related engineering disciplines
Experience developing algorithms and software-led solutions

Experience with modelling and simulation tools

Desirable Experience

MATLAB / Simulink
ROS / ROS2
AI or machine learning applications
Hardware and software integration
Flight control systems
Autonomous vehicles or uncrewed platforms
Defence, aerospace or advanced engineering environments
Qualifications

Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or another relevant STEM discipline
What's On Offer?

Competitive salary of £47,250 - £52,500
Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
Matched pension contribution scheme
Private healthcare options
Life assurance cover
Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits

Career development within a globally recognised technology organisation
Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge autonomy and defence programmes

Interested?
If you're an engineer with a passion for autonomy, robotics, control systems or uncrewed technologies and want to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation, get in touch.

Apply today to help shape the future of autonomous military aviation and next-generation defence capability