Software Architect

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEAD PERMANENT / COULD BE CONTRACT GLASGOW BASED / HYBRID ROLE Owns the software architecture for the integrated platform (the role is an engineering architects role NOT a process architects' position) - the real-time kill chain from sensor through fusion and fire control through engagement. Sets the technical direction for the whole software pillar. Defines modularity and standards so the team that builds around them can deliver coherent product over multiple iterations.

PROVEN ABILITY / ESSETIAL SKILLS Track record of architecting real-time multi-component software systems in defence, aerospace, robotics, or autonomy Strong C++ background, fluency in real-time discipline, deep middleware experience (DDS, ROS2, or equivalent) Has led software teams of 4-8 engineers Architectural decision-making credibility — has owned the build-vs-buy, language, middleware, real-time OS choices in past roles Comfortable working with hardware-software boundaries DESIRABLES Specific defence DEW or sensor systems experience ML/AI inference deployment FPGA awareness (not necessarily depth)