Maritime Autonomy Lead Software Engineer

Stark; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Maritime) to take ownership of maritime software capabilities. You will lead a team to integrate autonomous sea systems into the Minerva platform, ensuring reliability and readiness in various conditions. Ideal candidates will have extensive C programming experience, proven leadership skills, and knowledge of real-time embedded systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of defense technology in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in modern C with a lead by example approach.
• Experience leading technical teams or desire for leadership.
• Deep understanding of software architecture and integration.
• Background in real-time embedded or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with autonomous control systems like autopilots.
• Experience with physical hardware and complex communication systems.
• Must be security cleared or eligible for UK/EU defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build the maritime software engineering team.
• Oversee software design and integration for maritime systems.
• Design and implement core C architecture for systems.
• Ensure engineering excellence and define technical standards.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for effective integration.
• Build software delivery pipelines for maritime applications.
• Define quality benchmarks for system readiness.

Skills

C

Leadership

Software Architecture

Embedded Systems

Autonomous Control Systems

Data Communication Systems

Security Clearance

Tools

Spring

.NET

C/C++

Go

React

C#

Java

JavaScript

Job description

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Maritime) to take ownership of maritime software capabilities. You will lead a team to integrate autonomous sea systems into the Minerva platform, ensuring reliability and readiness in various conditions. Ideal candidates will have extensive C programming experience, proven leadership skills, and knowledge of real-time embedded systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of defense technology in a supportive work environment.