Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Holt Executive Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge team developing autonomous systems for marine and defence technology. In this role, you will design and develop advanced software solutions, engage with users for refining functionality, and collaborate with experts across various domains. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting and contribute to innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems.
• Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects.
• Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Software design and delivery

Collaboration with domain experts

Understanding of software engineering processes

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
• Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
• Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
• Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
• Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in software design and delivery
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles