Robotics Defence Software Architect - Hybrid, £10k Sign-On

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension match 8%

Relocation allowance

Hybrid schedule

Security clearance

35-hour week

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Software Architect in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid basis. You will define the architecture and CI/CD framework underpinning robotics defence technology projects, spanning autonomous vehicles, computer vision and sensor integration.

The role is senior and architecture-focused, not day-to-day coding. You will shape the evidence trail for safety-critical standards and ensure scalable, maintainable software across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing software architecture for safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on C/C++ and Python in Linux real-time environments.
• Reading electrical schematics and working across HW/SW boundaries.
• CI/CD experience for safety-critical software.
• Degree in Software Engineering or CS (2:1 or above).
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2.
• Experience with ML, OpenCV or CODESYS/PLC environments.
• Background in automotive safety, defence, robotics or autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for remote and autonomous systems.
• Set up unit testing, verification and validation to meet defence safety-critical standards.
• Integrate control systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation and digital twins.
• Support system integration, commissioning and field trials with global military end users.

Skills

Safety-critical architecture

C/C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

CI/CD

Electrical schematics

Machine learning

OpenCV

CODESYS/PLC

Automotive/defence robotics

Real-time Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science (2:1 or above)

Job description

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Software Architect in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid basis. You will define the architecture and CI/CD framework underpinning robotics defence technology projects, spanning autonomous vehicles, computer vision and sensor integration.

The role is senior and architecture-focused, not day-to-day coding. You will shape the evidence trail for safety-critical standards and ensure scalable, maintainable software across the development lifecycle.