Aerospace Software Engineer: AI, MBSE & Hybrid Work

Eastbourne Digifest; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

Eastbourne Digifest is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team delivering the UK’s 6th generation fighter program. You will design, build, and integrate next‑generation combat air capabilities, collaborating with industry and government partners on AI, MBSE, and advanced computing.

You will contribute to software architecture, model-based systems engineering, and ensure delivery in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience of architecting, designing and delivering software solutions.
• Competency in at least one of C, C++, Python or Ada.
• Knowledge of UML and/or DO-178C is advantageous but not necessary.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the software architecture and design of mission systems
• Support software integration and test/V&V activities
• Contribute to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives
• Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come.
• Work with world-leading engineers across industry, government and academia
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration

Skills

C

C++

Python

Ada

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Eastbourne Digifest is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team delivering the UK’s 6th generation fighter program. You will design, build, and integrate next‑generation combat air capabilities, collaborating with industry and government partners on AI, MBSE, and advanced computing.

You will contribute to software architecture, model-based systems engineering, and ensure delivery in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment.