Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Holt Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for autonomous systems in the marine and defence sectors. The role includes supporting project integration and collaborating with various experts. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and extensive Java experience. Flexible working options and a competitive salary are provided.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Excellent professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain.
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for advanced autonomous systems.
• Support integration and delivery activities across engineering projects.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and domain experts.

Skills

Java development

Java build systems (e.g. Maven)

Experience with Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

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.

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 cultureCompetitive salary, pension and benefits

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