Ground Control Software Engineer | Real-Time Qt/C++

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ is seeking a Ground Software Engineer in Newbury, UK, to lead the development of our Ground Control Station software. This role involves creating high-performance operator interfaces and integrating real-time data streams for autonomous platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in C++ and solid knowledge of Qt and QML. A hands-on approach and the ability to collaborate closely with other engineers are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of C++ development experience with strong modern C++.
• Solid experience with Qt and QML.
• Background in GCS or operator interface development for UAV or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of the Qt/QML-based GCS application.
• Build high-performance, real-time operator interfaces.
• Integrate telemetry streams and mission planning tools into a single operator environment.

Skills

C++ development (strong modern C++14/17)

Qt and QML (Qt Widgets and Qt Quick)

Real-time data integration

Linux development environments

Git and CI/CD

Job description

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ is seeking a Ground Software Engineer in Newbury, UK, to lead the development of our Ground Control Station software. This role involves creating high-performance operator interfaces and integrating real-time data streams for autonomous platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in C++ and solid knowledge of Qt and QML. A hands-on approach and the ability to collaborate closely with other engineers are essential for success in this position.