Software Engineer - Control Systems

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge autonomy systems for marine applications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in C++. Key responsibilities include software development, testing, and peer review. The position offers benefits such as private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced family leave

Commitment to professional development

Pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in software development in modern C++.
• Solid understanding of closed loop control.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced autonomy and control systems for marine vessels.
• Design and develop software aligning with system requirements.
• Conduct software testing and validation.

Skills

C++ (14 or newer)

Closed loop control

Software design and development

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar

Tools

ROS or ROS2

CAN bus

Embedded systems

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.

Software Engineer

Marine applications

Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on closed loop control and vehicle systems management.
• Implementing robust, scalable closed loop control features including propulsion management, control allocation, autopilot, station keeping 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.
• Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation.

Essential skills and experience

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
• Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).
• Solid foundational knowledge of closed loop control.

Desirable skills and experience (any would be an advantage)

• Good understanding of object oriented programming principles.
• Experience with PID tuning on physical systems.
• Experience with ROS or ROS2.
• Experience with CAN bus.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• 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.
• Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.

Benefits

• Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare.
• 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.
• 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.