Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

Cubiq Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous systems seeks a Software Engineer with UAV/UAS expertise to develop next-gen unmanned aerial systems. This role involves designing software solutions, collaborating with AI experts, and enhancing security and defense capabilities. The position offers hybrid work options and competitive salary.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Sick pay

Life insurance

6% pension contributions

Travel costs covered

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Knowledge of ROS2 and autopilot firmware.

Responsibilities

• Develop system autonomy software using C++ or other languages.
• Test and review code across different projects.
• Collaborate with AI/ML experts for autonomous navigation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

C++

Python

Problem Solving

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

PX4

ROS2

QGroundControl

Gazebo

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) or UK Remote (Willing to travel to Bristol monthly)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with UAV/UAS expertise, looking for a role that allows you to take ownership of the software for a brand-new product?

We’re hiring for a global leader in autonomous systems and hybrid intelligence solutions for the security and defence space. Over the last 20 years, they have become a multinational organisation protecting millions of lives, critical infrastructure, and military and civil assets across the globe.

As part of their autonomous systems team, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing software for next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), helping to solve complex security challenges in safety, defence, and beyond.

What You'll Do:

• Understand software requirements and turn them into functional designs.
• Develop system autonomy software using C++ or other programming languages.
• Test and review code across different projects to ensure quality.
• Find and fix issues in both new and existing code.
• Improve software development processes for autonomous systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment, rapidly developing and testing new UAV technologies with a ‘fly, fail, learn’ approach.
• Collaborate with AI/ML experts to build autonomous navigation, image processing, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making features.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket (or similar).
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Experience with autopilot firmware (PX4 preferred, or ability to learn quickly if familiar with Ardupilot).
• Knowledge of ROS2.
• Experience developing Ground Control Software, with familiarity in open-source GCS (QGroundControl).
• Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo.
• Understanding of computer vision and machine learning (Desirable)
• Background in designing, developing, integrating, and testing autonomous systems (Desirable)
• Experience developing custom UAV systems beyond standard quadcopters. (Desirable)
• Ability to solve complex problems and collaborate with both junior and senior developers.
• Organised and delivery-focused, able to work efficiently under tight deadlines to meet project milestones.

Benefits On Offer:

• Health and Wellbeing: Private healthcare for you and your family, sick pay, and life insurance.
• Financial Security: 6% pension contributions and travel costs covered.
• Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with remote working options available.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on a brand-new product where your software will directly enhance security, defence, and autonomous capabilities, I would love to hear from you!

Apply today or reach out directly for more information!

Job Title: Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) or UK Remote (Willing to travel to Bristol monthly)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

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