Maritime Autonomy Software Lead

Stark; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK is advancing software-defined unmanned systems for the maritime domain, delivering AI-enabled, NATO-ready hardware-software capabilities. As Lead Software Engineer, you will steer complex multi-domain developments for autonomous vessels and ground systems.

You will scale across front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded firmware and simulation tech, directing roadmaps and collaborating with subcontractors and defence partners.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• Conduct make-vs-buy tradeoff studies, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
• Interfacing 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.

Job description

STARK is advancing software-defined unmanned systems for the maritime domain, delivering AI-enabled, NATO-ready hardware-software capabilities. As Lead Software Engineer, you will steer complex multi-domain developments for autonomous vessels and ground systems.

You will scale across front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded firmware and simulation tech, directing roadmaps and collaborating with subcontractors and defence partners.