Software Engineer

Owen Daniels; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance and Critical Illness

Family Leave

Christmas Leave

Professional Development

Pension contribution

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Portsmouth to help shape intelligent vehicle control systems. You will design software for control systems, perform testing, and work with ROS/ROS2 and CAN bus in marine/mobile robotics context.

The role requires a degree in CS/Mechatronics/Robotics, strong C++ (14+) experience, and embedded systems know-how. BPSS clearance eligibility and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional experience in design and development of software for control systems.
• Advanced software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).

Responsibilities

• Design software architecture for control systems and vehicle management per system requirements.
• Lead lifecycle and technical authority for mobile platforms from scoping to delivery.
• Implement robust closed-loop control features including propulsion management and autopilot.
• Test and validate software via unit tests, simulations, bench tests, and sea trials.
• Produce comprehensive software documentation and perform peer reviews.

Skills

C++ (modern)

Control systems

Embedded systems

Robotics/automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Mechatronics / Robotics or equivalent

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CAN bus

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Senior Software Engineer

Marine Defence applications

Portsmouth

Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented software engineer to help shape the future of intelligent vehicle control systems. You'll work on cutting-edge projects that blend software design, control systems, and real-world testing to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Software systems architecture design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on closed loop control and vehicle systems management.
• Application life-cycle and technical authority for mobile platforms, from scoping and architecture design to delivery.
• Implementation of robust, scalable closed loop control features including propulsion management, electrical systems, control allocation, autopilot and more.
• Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation-based testing, bench testing, and sea trials.
• Production of comprehensive software documentation.
• Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable.
• Mentoring and guidance for less experienced staff.
• Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional experience in design and development of software for control systems.
• Advanced software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of closed loop control.
• Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Experience with PID tuning on physical systems.
• Experience with ROS or ROS2.
• Experience with CAN bus.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks.
• Experience with real-time systems or control systems.
• Understanding of sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation.

Benefits

• Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Pension Contribution - pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture - A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK