Software Engineer

RC Fornax; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RC Fornax is seeking a Software Engineer – Advanced Signal Processing & AI to join a high‑calibre engineering team. You will work on software for advanced sensing, tracking, data fusion and AI in maritime and defence contexts.

The role involves designing and validating production-grade software in C++ and Python, with emphasis on sensor modelling, state estimation and information fusion. Hybrid/onsite as required, security clearance eligible needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Software Engineering, CS, Maths, Physics, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience with complex engineering/marine/defence systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software for advanced signal processing and sensor fusion.
• Implement and optimize production-quality software in C++ and Python.
• Develop software for state estimation, data processing and AI/ML integration.
• Apply best practices: automated testing, CI, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with systems, algorithms, hardware and verification engineers.
• Produce documentation and verification artifacts for software solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Software Engineering / Computer Science / Maths / Physics / Electronic Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid/On-site as required)

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid/On-site as required)

Outside IR35 - Rate £50-£80 p/h

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)

RC Fornax is looking for a Software Engineer – Advanced Signal Processing & AI. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team developing cutting-edge software solutions for advanced sensing, tracking, data fusion and artificial intelligence applications within complex maritime and defence environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions supporting advanced signal processing, sensor fusion and tracking applications within maritime and defence environments.
• Implement, optimise and maintain production-quality software using C++, Python and related technologies.
• Develop software for sensor modelling, data processing, state estimation, anomaly detection and information fusion.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including automated testing, continuous integration and configuration management.
• Collaborate with systems, algorithms, hardware and verification engineers throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Support software integration, debugging, performance tuning and system-level testing activities.
• Convert research concepts, algorithms and prototypes into scalable, maintainable and robust software solutions.
• Contribute to technical proposals, innovation programmes and future product development initiatives.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, software designs and verification artefacts.
• Support the delivery of software solutions that meet performance, quality and security requirements.

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong software development experience using C++, Python or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience developing software for complex engineering, scientific, aerospace, maritime or defence systems.
• Good understanding of software architecture, design patterns and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience working within Linux-based development environments.
• Proficiency with source control and collaborative development tools such as Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective software solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and support software verification activities.

Desirable Experience

• Advanced Signal Processing (ASP).
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques.
• Sensor fusion, multi-sensor integration and state estimation algorithms.
• Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.
• Tracking and target estimation applications.
• Data analytics and anomaly detection techniques.
• Real-time and embedded software development.
• Defence, maritime or other safety-critical engineering environments

We are open to Permanent applications to the role. We are considering a salary ranges of £50k - £80k with more flexibility around Hybrid working.