Software Engineer (Defence Applications)

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited is seeking software engineers for an AI-driven defence prototype and embedded products project in the UK. Recent graduates or experienced engineers who are available now or on short notice are welcome to apply.

The work spans software and hardware, focusing on Python-based ML workflows and rugged vision systems, with a view to productised deployments and real-world testing. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to pass security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1st/2.1 degree in CS, Physics, Electronics Engineering or similar from a top UK university; PhD would be a bonus.
• Demonstrable industry experience in software engineering with release of productised code.
• Proficiency in Python with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for rugged vision or hardware.
• Exposure to embedded / control systems, algorithm development, or mobile app development desirable.

Skills

Python

Software engineering

ML knowledge

Embedded software

Mobile app development

Algorithm development

Education

1st/2.1 degree in CS/Physics/Electronics Eng or similar from a top UK university

PhD would be a bonus

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

AI applied software used for defence prototypes and embedded products

This AI start-up is recruiting across a number of areas including software engineers. They will consider recent graduates or more experienced software engineers who are either immediately available or have a short notice period.

The company are working on innovative AI based vision and sensing systems, and look to produce further prototype applications. The proprietary technology focuses on autonomous adaptation enabling their devices to be used flexibly in different scenarios and environments without the need for additional human intervention. They are working on both software and hardware aspects of these product technologies.

Requirements

• 1st / 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics Engineering or similar from a top 50 ranked UK university (or similar). A PhD would be a bonus.
• Demonstrable industry experience (such as summer long internships, year-in-industry or employment after graduation) in software engineering ideally including release of productised code.
• Experience with Python using ML related libraries and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), ideally for rugged vision systems or other hardware related area.
• Any exposure to embedded / control systems, algorithm development, mobile application development would be desirable.

Candidates must have unrestricted rights to work in the UK (applicants requiring sponsorship or are on visas will not be progressed). Further, as projects are defence‑focussed, candidates must be able to pass security clearance.

The role would be fully onsite, so candidates are expected to live relatively close by (offices are commutable by car from Cambridge, Royston, Letchworth, Harlow, Braintree, Welwyn and surrounding areas).