Software Engineer

ConSol Partners; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ConSol Partners is seeking a UAV Software Engineer to design, develop and test onboard software for unmanned aerial systems. You will work across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform subsystems, writing embedded software in C++ and Rust and contributing to simulation and flight-test activities.

The role involves on-site work with hybrid options and security clearance eligibility, focusing on complete UAV platform development from concept to flight testing.

Qualifications

• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong C++ and Rust in embedded/real-time environments.
• Experience in UAV/UAS, robotics, autonomy or aerospace.
• Excellent Linux and modern software development skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and debug onboard UAV software.
• Develop embedded software using C++ and/or Rust.
• Work across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform systems.
• Build robust test and simulation environments (SIL/HIL).
• Help shape software architecture and future platform development.
• Support aircraft integration and flight-test activity.

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded/RTOS

UAV/UAS

Linux

Aerospace

Autonomy

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

MAVLink

ROS 2

FreeRTOS

Docker

Yocto

Job description

Minimum 3 days per week on site

Want to build software that actually flies?

We’re recruiting a UAV Software Engineer for a rapidly growing organisation developing advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for demanding defence applications.

You’ll develop software running onboard UAV platforms, working across autopilots, autonomy, payloads and other mission-critical subsystems. You’ll work on existing aircraft while also helping shape next-generation platforms and clean-sheet designs, taking software from concept and simulation through to real-world flight testing.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, integrating and debugging onboard UAV software
• Developing embedded software using C++ and/or Rust
• Working across autopilot, autonomy, payload and platform systems
• Building robust test and simulation environments, including SIL/HIL
• Helping shape software architecture and future platform development
• Supporting aircraft integration and flight-test activity

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong C++ and/or Rust experience in embedded or real-time environments
• Experience within UAV/UAS, robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace
• Strong Linux and modern software development skills
• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Experience with any of the following would be particularly useful:

PX4 | ArduPilot | MAVLink | ROS 2 | FreeRTOS | Docker | Yocto | Autonomy | Machine Vision | Guidance & Control | Sensor Fusion | CMake | GitLab CI | DO-178C

Why consider it?

This is a chance to work on the complete UAV platform, not just an isolated software component. You’ll see your software move from development and simulation onto real aircraft, while helping influence the architecture of future UAS platforms.

The position can be based from Bristol or West Wales, with hybrid working and a minimum of three days per week on site.

Due to the nature of the programmes, you'll need to be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance vetting.

Interested?

Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation about the role, technology and team.