Autonomy & Control Software Engineer (C/C++) — Hybrid

QinetiQ; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Farnborough seeks a Software Development Engineer to design and develop autonomy solutions for military aviation systems. You will lead technical work packages and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong C programming skills, experience in safety-critical systems, and a degree in a STEM field. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the possibility of hybrid working patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in C programming, ideally C++, within complex systems.
• Background in control, autonomy or complex software-based systems is essential.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and delivering autonomy solutions.
• Applying software & systems engineering principles.
• Leading algorithm development for autonomous systems.

Skills

C programming experience

C++ programming experience

Knowledge of systems engineering principles

Background in control and autonomy

Experience with modelling and simulation

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

A leading defence technology company in Farnborough seeks a Software Development Engineer to design and develop autonomy solutions for military aviation systems. You will lead technical work packages and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong C programming skills, experience in safety-critical systems, and a degree in a STEM field. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the possibility of hybrid working patterns.