Senior Systems & Software Engineer in Cambridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a hands-on software engineer to develop software for autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering with 2-7 years of experience in C++, embedded systems, and familiarity with ROS2 and Git. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects in a high-velocity engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in C++ programming.
• Proficiency in CMake and experience with Git.
• Familiarity with embedded C and RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ software for autonomous aerial and ground systems.
• Integrate advanced autonomy using ROS2 and STM32 Cube platforms.
• Contribute to real-time software for embedded systems.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded systems

Robotics frameworks

Git

Docker

CMake

Real-time systems

ROS2

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

RTOS

STM32 Cube

Job description

Our client is an innovative defense technology company that builds cutting‑edge autonomy software for unmanned systems. They have secured $10M in funding and have established relationships with defense customers. Their revolutionary approach involves rethinking autonomy from the chip up, utilizing modular AI, advanced visual‑inertial sensing, and real‑time edge compute technology to unlock next‑mission capabilities.

We are looking for a hands‑on software engineer to work on embedded systems, robotics frameworks, and cutting‑edge autonomy stacks.

Responsibilties

• Develop C++ software for autonomous aerial and ground systems
• Contribute to real‑time software for embedded systems using C and RTOS
• Integrate advanced autonomy using ROS2 and STM32 Cube platforms
• Help shape their build pipeline with GitHub Actions, Docker, and CMake
• Collaborate across autonomy, hardware, and product teams to bring new capabilities to life
• Learn from (and contribute to) a high‑velocity, high‑integrity engineering culture

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related technical field
• 2-7 years of C++ experience and CMake proficiency
• Familiarity with embedded C and RTOS environments
• Exposure to STM32 Cube and ROS2 (or similar middleware)
• Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, and Docker
• Passion for robotics, autonomy, and systems that operate in the real world
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Prior work on autonomous systems or robotic platforms a plus

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