Maritime Autonomy Lead Engineer

Stark; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK is pioneering software-defined unmanned maritime systems, expanding capabilities across autonomous vessels and ground systems. The Lead Software Engineer will coordinate multi-domain developments, shape roadmaps, and drive collaboration with UK and European teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

The role spans front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded firmware, and advanced simulations, with emphasis on promoting robust software engineering practices and high-reliability performance in demanding

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex integration and development programmes.
• Solid software engineering principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of software engineering standards (civilian/automotive/defence).
• Knowledge of validation & verification techniques.
• Knowledge of simulation techniques and targets: from software-regression targets to Hardware-in-Loop platforms.
• Understanding of Ethernet and Fieldbus.
• Understanding of real-time control techniques and limitations.
• Experience with Linux, embedded and firmware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Technical coordination and leadership across multiple product developments.
• Best-practice design and implementation of emergent technology software solutions.
• Process management and improvement on software engineering practices.
• High-level conceptual design of new software products – application and embedded level.
• Make-vs-buy tradeoff studies, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Interfacing with Systems and Electrical teams about hosting platforms: PCs to embedded systems.
• Support and participate in regular field testing and demonstrations with defence partners.

Skills

Leadership

Software integration

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Linux applications

Tools

Hardware-in-Loop

Middleware

Job description

STARK is pioneering software-defined unmanned maritime systems, expanding capabilities across autonomous vessels and ground systems. The Lead Software Engineer will coordinate multi-domain developments, shape roadmaps, and drive collaboration with UK and European teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

The role spans front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded firmware, and advanced simulations, with emphasis on promoting robust software engineering practices and high-reliability performance in demanding