Join a cutting-edge engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer 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.
As a Senior Software Engineer, 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 youll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer
- 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 youll bring as a Senior Software Engineer
- 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 required by the Senior Software Engineer
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).
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of space technology and mission operations.
In this role, youll be involved in the full lifecycle of ground segment development, from conceptual design through to maintenance and operational support. Youll play a key role in developing the infrastructure and software on the ground that enable safe and reliable space missions.
Working closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams, this position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge space missions and participate directly in control centre activities. Its a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and sustainability in space are core values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or support the development of ground systems including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Interface Systems.
- Derive and manage system requirements across the ground segment and its components.
- Act as Product Owner or Technical Officer with external suppliers and support internal development teams during system design and integration.
- Collaborate closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment across disciplines.
- Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to implement requirements and maintain project schedules.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures, and reports.
- Conduct verification and validation activities, including system tests and simulation campaigns.
- Support the Operations team during mission activities and assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of ground systems.
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience in ground systems engineering.
- Solid understanding of ground segment components and their interactions.
- Knowledge of space mission design and development processes.
- Experience in requirements engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Mission Control Systems (e.g., SCOS-2000).
- Knowledge of Automation Systems, Mission Planning, or Ground Station Communications.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Familiarity with C++ and/or Java, Linux systems, and shell scripting.
Whats on Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- 9/75 work pattern (optional)
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Relocation and visa sponsorship (where applicable)
- State-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities
- Supportive, international team culture and regular social events
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An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership across the development, integration and operation of critical ground segment systems.
This is a senior position offering significant autonomy, combining technical leadership, systems engineering and people management. You will work across the full ground segment lifecycle, from conceptual design and requirements through to integration, testing, deployment and operational support.
You will act as a key technical interface between systems engineering, ground segment software and mission operations teams, ensuring ground systems are robust, integrated and capable of supporting complex space missions.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Owning ground segment system architecture, requirements and technical baselines across multiple subsystems.
- Leading requirements capture, derivation, allocation, traceability and compliance.
- Defining and leading integration, verification and validation activities, including end-to-end testing.
- Ensuring consistency across interfaces, data flows, configuration and software releases.
- Providing technical leadership through design reviews, technical governance and subsystem acceptance.
- Supporting the development of ground systems and software, including mission control, mission planning and ground station interfaces.
- Defining engineering and development approaches and supporting solution testing and delivery.
- Acting as the technical interface with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
- Supporting mission operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, training and resolution of technical issues.
- Producing technical documentation and supporting planning, risk management and technical reporting.
Team Leadership
You will lead a small team of approximately 46 ground systems engineers, with responsibility for:
- Technical task planning, prioritisation and allocation.
- Reviewing and overseeing the team's technical output.
- Mentoring and developing engineers.
- Identifying skills and resource requirements.
- Supporting recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
- Conducting appraisals and probation reviews.
- Supporting technical engineering activities where required.
About You
You should have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' industry experience in the design and development of satellite ground segment or user terminal systems.
- Experience with C/C++, Java and/or Python.
- A strong understanding of ground segment architectures and how different components interact.
- Experience leading or managing a small technical engineering team.
- Experience working alongside spacecraft or mission operations teams.
- Understanding of project lifecycles and system acceptance processes.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards.
- Proven software development experience across requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment and maintenance.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years' experience managing systems engineers.
- 8+ years' experience within satellite ground systems or user terminal technologies.
- Experience working within Scrum/Agile development environments.
- Experience with Mission Control Systems, particularly SCOS-2000.
- Knowledge of spacecraft communications protocols and standards such as CCSDS, CAN or SpaceWire.
- Experience working across the full mission lifecycle.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Visa sponsorship considered.
- Relocation assistance.
- Modern engineering and technical facilities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular team and social events.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ground Segment or Systems Engineer to take a significant technical leadership position, combining hands-on engineering with team management and playing a key role in the delivery and operation of complex space systems.
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Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a groundbreaking AI-powered video technology company revolutionising how we capture and experience live events. The future of media is multi perspective, interactive, and AI-driven. London's tech sector is at the forefront of this transformation, where innovative start ups are redefining storytelling through cutting-edge video technology and artificial intelligence. This Senior Full Stack Developer position offers the rare chance to shape the technical architecture of a platform that's changing how millions experience concerts, festivals, sports, and live events worldwide. About the Company This award winning London based technology company is pioneering multi-view video innovation, backed by recognition from Nasdaq, the European Innovation Council, and Innovate UK. Their AI-powered platform enables audiences to explore events from multiple camera angles simultaneously, creating personalised viewing experiences that blend entertainment with intelligent media delivery. Operating at the intersection of video streaming, artificial intelligence, and cloud infrastructure, they're scaling globally across media, events, and brand activations. The Opportunity As Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll serve as a technical leader within the product and engineering team, working directly alongside the CTO, product owner, and founders. This hands-on leadership role combines active development with technical mentorship, architectural decision-making, and Agile process ownership. You'll be the primary technical escalation point whilst remaining deeply involved in building scalable, secure solutions that power next-generation video experiences. Based in London with hybrid flexibility, this role offers genuine influence over both technology choices and engineering culture. Here's what you'll be doing:Lead full stack development across front-end and back-end systems, translating product vision into robust technical implementationsCollaborate directly with the CTO to architect scalable solutions and define the technical roadmap supporting long-term growthDrive Agile ceremonies and sprint delivery, working closely with the product owner to prioritise features and maintain development velocityAct as the main technical escalation resource, troubleshooting complex issues whilst maintaining high code quality standards through reviews and mentorshipDesign and optimise APIs, microservices architectures, and cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and scalabilitySupport CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and DevOps responsibilities including containerised environments and monitoring systemsMentor junior developers, introducing best practices and modern development workflows including AI-assisted coding toolsCollaborate with AI and R&D teams to integrate emerging technologies in video processing, data systems, and cloud platformsMaintain cyber security standards, implementing secure code practices, encryption protocols, and access management controlsHere are the skills you'll need:5+ years professional experience as a Full Stack Developer, preferably within start-up or scale-up environments where agility and ownership are essentialProven technical leadership experience, whether mentoring developers, leading projects, or driving architectural decisionsExpert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue for building responsive front-end experiencesStrong back-end capabilities with Node.js and Express, plus experience in at least one of C#, Java, or Python for diverse system requirementsDemonstrated experience designing scalable RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and both SQL and NoSQL database solutionsSolid understanding of cyber security principles including secure coding practices, encryption, authentication, and access managementHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation technologies including Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with CI/CD tools, infrastructure as code, performance monitoring, and modern DevOps practicesStrong communication skills enabling effective collaboration with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders alikeBonus: experience with video streaming technologies, WebRTC, or AI/ML integration workflowsWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates. Key perks and benefits:Competitive salary package between £45,000-£55,000 reflecting your experience and the mid-level market rate for Full Stack Developer roles in LondonShare options available following successful completion of probationary period, giving you genuine ownership in the company's successFlexible hybrid working arrangements with options for remote work or London office collaboration based on your preferencesDirect collaboration with C-level executives and exposure to strategic decision-making in a scaling technology businessProfessional development opportunities to expand your skills in AI, video technology, and cloud architectureCreative, mission-driven culture that values innovation, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solvingWhy Build Your Career in AI and Video Technology? The convergence of artificial intelligence and video technology represents one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK tech industry. Full Stack Developer professionals with experience in cloud platforms, real-time data processing, and scalable architectures are in exceptional demand as companies race to deliver next-generation media experiences. This sector offers continuous learning opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work on products that millions of people will use. For developers seeking meaningful impact alongside technical challenge, AI-powered media platforms provide the perfect career accelerator in London's thriving tech ecosystem. This exciting Senior Full Stack Developer opportunity in London is brought to you by The Opportunity Hub UK – connecting ambitious tech professionals with career-defining roles in innovation-led companies.....Read more...
