Senior Software Engineer

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a senior software engineer to join the Robotics and Remote Handling Team in the UK. You will help develop, build and deploy robotic systems for challenging environments across Nuclear, Transportation, Space or Defence sectors.

You will mentor team members, participate in formal training, and travel as needed to deliver innovative solutions with colleagues and partners.

Qualifications

• Experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in C++ and debugging.
• Hands-on experience deploying software in remote hardware systems.
• Familiar with software testing frameworks (gtest/pytest) and CI (GitLab/Azure).
• Experience with containerisation (Docker) and package management (apt).
• Knowledge of infrastructure management, source code versioning and license management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of robotic systems for industrial applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate and develop best-in-class solutions.
• Support deployment of solutions within the UK and overseas when required.
• Liaise with other departments and external partners to ensure project success.

Skills

C++

Software development

Debugging

Remote hardware deployment

Software testing

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Azure

apt

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibilityisa key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

An opening has become available in the Robotics and Remote handling Team at Amentum for an enthusiastic senior software engineer. The successful applicant will join a growing team of engineers who specialise in developing, building and deploying robotic systems for solving clients’ challenges such as maintenance and inspection activities in challenging environments across several industrial and critical sectors such as Nuclear, Transportation, Space or Defence.

As part of the robotics software team the successful candidate will work alongside robotics engineers and also have the opportunity to mentor and train members of the team. Learning opportunities such as formal training or attending conferences are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the development and implementation of robotic systems for a range of industrial applications.
• Work alongside colleagues and collaboration partners to innovate and develop best in class solutions to new and novel challenges.
• Support implementation of solutions where required both within the UK and overseas.
• Liaison with other associated departments / organisations both within and outside Amentum.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Experience Software Engineer
• Strong background in software development (C++) and debugging.
• Hands on experience deploying software in remote hardware systems.
• Experience with software testing frameworks (e.g. gtest, pytest) and continuous integration (e.g. Gitlab, azure).
• Deployment of production software through containerisation (e.g. Docker) and package management (e.g. apt)
• Experience with infrastructure management, source code version and license management.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.