Autonomous Maritime Software Integration & Test Engineer

Jackalope Digital LLC; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERS Bronze Award

Job summary

STARK is seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineer to unite complex software for autonomous maritime platforms. You will integrate, configure, validate and test software across Linux-based systems on prototype vessels, ensuring reliable operation in demanding real-world environments.

You will collaborate with Software, Robotics, Autonomy, Systems and Platform Engineers to plan end-to-end testing, diagnose issues, and develop deployment tooling while maintaining high engineering standards

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Linux OS and system configuration.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash or similar).
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, testing and debugging.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across multiple engineering teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Previous experience with software integration, embedded systems or robotics beneficial but not essential.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate internally developed and third-party software onto autonomous maritime platforms and prototype vessels.
• Configure, deploy and validate software across Linux-based systems.
• Plan and execute system integration and end-to-end testing activities.
• Support sea trials by diagnosing software and system-level issues with engineering teams.
• Investigate defects, reproduce issues and coordinate fixes across software disciplines.
• Develop scripts and tooling to improve deployment, testing and system configuration.
• Work closely with Software, Robotics, Autonomy, Systems and Platform Engineers for reliable releases.
• Maintain high engineering standards, documentation and version control through the lifecycle.

Skills

Linux

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

STARK is seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineer to unite complex software for autonomous maritime platforms. You will integrate, configure, validate and test software across Linux-based systems on prototype vessels, ensuring reliable operation in demanding real-world environments.

You will collaborate with Software, Robotics, Autonomy, Systems and Platform Engineers to plan end-to-end testing, diagnose issues, and develop deployment tooling while maintaining high engineering standards