Senior Software Engineer

Fareham
1 month ago
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Senior Software Engineer
Location: Fareham
Permanent – Full Time
Flexi Working
£60,000 - £75,000

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomy capabilities for unmanned marine and aerospace systems. This hands‑on role spans R&D, prototyping, and production‑level delivery, working on autonomy behaviours, mission frameworks, vessel guidance, obstacle avoidance, and modern AI‑driven techniques where appropriate.

You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and take ownership of delivering reliable, mission‑critical software deployed on real autonomous platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high‑level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
Design and optimise algorithms for path planning, obstacle avoidance and mission autonomy.
Build robust autonomy software using C++, Python, ROS2, DDS, and Linux‑based systems.
Integrate autonomy with perception, navigation, and hardware components.
Test and validate software in simulation and real‑world environments.
Balance R&D experimentation with production‑quality delivery.
Take ownership of work packages, tracking progress and identifying risks.
About You

Essential:

Strong hands‑on experience in C++ and Python.
Solid understanding of autonomous systems (motion planning, state estimation, behaviour‑based control).
Strong Linux skills including debugging and optimisation.
Knowledge of real‑time systems, distributed computing and middleware.
Experience delivering software in both R&D and production environments.
Desirable:

ROS/ROS2, DDS, sensor fusion, simulation tools (Gazebo, CARLA, Unreal), embedded/real‑time systems, Docker/Kubernetes, PX4/MAVLink, or experience in defence, aerospace or maritime autonomy.
Benefits

25 days holiday
Flexible working hours
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Health care cash plan
Cycle to Work
Professional membership reimbursement
Free parking
Interested?

If you’re ready to apply your expertise to a dynamic engineering environment and contribute to innovative vessel design projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

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