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 lifecycles - 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).