Lead Software Engineer – Maritime Autonomy & Systems

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

Job summary

STARK is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to head multi-domain software developments for autonomous maritime vessels and ground systems. You will coordinate with design teams in the UK and Europe, direct product roadmaps, and interface with 3rd party subcontractors and suppliers.

The role spans front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded systems, firmware, and deep simulation. Expect to scale across diverse platforms and carry responsibility for field testing and demonstrations with defence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex integration and development programmes.
• Solid Software Engineering principles and best-practices.
• Knowledge of Software Engineering standards (civilian/automotive/defence).
• Knowledge of multi-stage Validation & Verification techniques.
• Knowledge of Simulation techniques and targets: from software-regression targets to Hardware-in-Loop platforms.
• Understanding of communication pathways: Ethernet and Fieldbus.
• Understanding of real-time control techniques and limitations.
• Appreciation of both Application (Linux), Embedded and Firmware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving ability in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and able to travel to South West England when required.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in leading complex integration and development programmes.
• Solid Software Engineering principles and best-practices.
• Knowledge of Software Engineering standards (civilian/automotive/defence).
• Knowledge of multi-stage Validation & Verification techniques.
• Knowledge of Simulation techniques and targets: from software-regression targets to Hardware-in-Loop platforms.
• Understanding of communication pathways: Ethernet and Fieldbus.
• Understanding of real-time control techniques and limitations.
• Appreciation of both Application (Linux), Embedded and Firmware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving ability in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and able to travel to the South West England area when required.

Skills

Leadership

Systems integration

Embedded software

Communication

Security clearance eligible

Job description

STARK is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to head multi-domain software developments for autonomous maritime vessels and ground systems. You will coordinate with design teams in the UK and Europe, direct product roadmaps, and interface with 3rd party subcontractors and suppliers.

The role spans front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded systems, firmware, and deep simulation. Expect to scale across diverse platforms and carry responsibility for field testing and demonstrations with defence