Senior Software Engineer – Marine Autonomy & Control

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on innovative marine defence applications. The successful candidate will design and develop software for intelligent vehicle control systems, focusing on closed loop control features. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and advanced C++ skills. The role offers various benefits including private healthcare, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Day – an additional day each year

Private Healthcare – comprehensive coverage

Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced family leave pay

Professional Development – ongoing learning access

Pension Contribution – with salary sacrifice option

Flexible Working – opportunities for flexibility

Inclusive Culture – valuing diversity and innovation

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional experience in software design and development.
• Advanced experience in C++ (14 or newer) programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software systems architecture focused on vehicle systems management.
• Manage mobile platforms throughout the application life-cycle.
• Implement reliable and scalable closed loop control features.
• Conduct software tests including simulation and bench testing.
• Produce comprehensive documentation and perform peer reviews.
• Mentor less experienced staff and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Advanced software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer)

Professional experience in design and development of software for control systems

Advanced knowledge of closed loop control

Experience with embedded systems

Experience with PID tuning on physical systems

Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks

Education

Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar

Tools

ROS or ROS2

CAN bus

Job description

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on innovative marine defence applications. The successful candidate will design and develop software for intelligent vehicle control systems, focusing on closed loop control features. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and advanced C++ skills. The role offers various benefits including private healthcare, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.