Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Holt Executive; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop advanced autonomous systems. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team and engage directly with end users. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven software design experience. The position includes hybrid and flexible working options, competitive salary, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Excellent professional development opportunities

Competitive salary, pension and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems.
• Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects.
• Collaborating with hardware and systems experts.

Skills

Java development

Java build systems

Experience with Atlassian toolset

Knowledge of ISO 9001 principles

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Git version control

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
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Technical skills

Essential:

• Java development
• Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
• Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Desirable:

• HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
• GIS development
• Communication and control system interfaces
• Git version control
• UML design

Why apply?

• Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
• Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
• Competitive salary, pension and benefits

Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)