Software Engineer (Control Systems)

Resource Area for Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative maritime technology company in Portsmouth is seeking a talented software engineer to work on intelligent vehicle control systems. This role involves software design, control features implementation, and system testing. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or similar and experience with modern C++. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of professional benefits including life assurance, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Life Assurance (4 x salary)

Critical Illness Cover

Ongoing professional development and training

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

Culture of diversity and innovative thinking

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).
• Foundational knowledge of closed loop control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for closed loop control and vehicle systems management.
• Implement control features including propulsion management and autopilot.
• Conduct testing and validation of software.

Skills

Software development in modern C++

Knowledge of closed loop control

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Education

Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics

Tools

ROS or ROS2

CAN bus

Embedded systems

Job description

Salary: up to 55k DOE

Full Time

Permanent

Who we are:

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What we offer:

• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Pension contribution
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

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. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with a passionate team, and turning innovative ideas into reality, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Note:

Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.

Values:

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially adept.

What we expect from you:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

*Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.