Lead Software Engineer for Autonomous Maritime Platforms

STARK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK, a premier defence technology company, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide multi-domain software for autonomous vessels and ground systems. You’ll coordinate across UK and Europe teams, directing product roadmaps and engaging with subcontractors to push automation and modern simulation technologies.

You will scale from front-end GUIs to embedded firmware, applying software standards and best practices while ensuring collaboration with Systems and Electrical teams for hosting platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex integration and development programmes.
• Knowledge of software standards in defence/automotive contexts.
• Experience with multi-stage validation and simulation targets.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, Linux apps and firmware.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical coordination and leadership across multiple product developments.
• Apply best-practice design and implementation for emergent technology software solutions.
• Manage and improve software engineering processes and practices.
• Deliver high-level conceptual designs for new software products at application and embedded levels.
• Conduct make-vs-buy tradeoff studies and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Interface with Systems and Electrical teams to advise on hosting platforms from PCs to embedded systems.
• Support and participate in regular field testing and demonstrations with defence partners.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Validation & Verification

Embedded systems

Linux

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Job description

STARK, a premier defence technology company, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide multi-domain software for autonomous vessels and ground systems. You’ll coordinate across UK and Europe teams, directing product roadmaps and engaging with subcontractors to push automation and modern simulation technologies.

You will scale from front-end GUIs to embedded firmware, applying software standards and best practices while ensuring collaboration with Systems and Electrical teams for hosting platforms.