Principal Engineer: Safety-Critical Autonomous Systems

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for London-based, hybrid-working teams developing safety-critical autonomous systems. You will lead real-time software work, shape architecture, and mentor engineers while collaborating closely with the CTO.

Ideal candidates bring embedded C/C++, C++, Python, and strong Agile/Scrum facilitation experience in mission-critical domains such as aviation, aerospace, drones, or autonomous vehicles, with DO-178C/ISO 26262 familiarity as a

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in mission-critical or safety-critical real-time environments.
• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics or flight software (aviation, aerospace, drones/UAVs, autonomous vehicles, MOD/defence or similar).
• Role may suit Quant Engineers with real-time systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading real-time software development and architectural decisions.
• Translating technical priorities into clear engineering plans.
• Facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Mentoring engineers, reviewing code and maintaining software quality.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Python

Agile Scrum

Real-time systems

Software architecture

DO-178C

Job description

Spectrum IT Recruitment is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for London-based, hybrid-working teams developing safety-critical autonomous systems. You will lead real-time software work, shape architecture, and mentor engineers while collaborating closely with the CTO.

Ideal candidates bring embedded C/C++, C++, Python, and strong Agile/Scrum facilitation experience in mission-critical domains such as aviation, aerospace, drones, or autonomous vehicles, with DO-178C/ISO 26262 familiarity as a