Senior Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

Holt Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge team in developing autonomous systems for marine and defence technology. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering software solutions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in software design, proficiency in Java, and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This role offers flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes and tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Software design and delivery

Java development

Java build systems (e.g. Maven)

Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

ISO 9001 quality principles

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

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.

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
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• 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).