Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise mondiale dans le domaine des systèmes autonomes recherche un Software Engineer spécialisé en UAV/UAS pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal devra posséder une expérience solide avec C++ et Python, ainsi qu'une compréhension des systèmes autonomes. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler sur un produit innovant qui renforce la sécurité et la défense, et bénéficiez d'une excellente rémunération et d'avantages tels que des soins de santé privés et une pension. Si vous êtes passionné par le développement de logiciels et désireux de relever de nouveaux défis, postulez dès aujourd'hui!

Benefits

Private healthcare

Sick pay

Life insurance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% pension contributions

Travel costs covered

Qualifications

• Expérience avec le logiciel C++ et Python.
• Compréhension des systèmes autonomes souhaitable.
• Capacité à travailler sous des délais serrés.

Responsibilities

• Développer des logiciels pour des systèmes aériens sans pilote.
• Collaborer avec des experts en IA/ML sur des fonctionnalités similaires.
• Améliorer les processus de développement de logiciels pour les systèmes autonomes.

Skills

C++

Python

Agile methodologies

Computer vision

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

ROS2

Gazebo

Job description

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Location: Bristol (Hybrid) or UK Remote (Willing to travel to Bristol monthly)

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with UAV/UAS expertise, looking for a role that allows you to take ownership of the software for a brand-new product?

We’re hiring for a global leader in autonomous systems and hybrid intelligence solutions for the security and defence space. Over the last 20 years, they have become a multinational organisation protecting millions of lives, critical infrastructure, and military and civil assets across the globe.

As part of their autonomous systems team, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing software for next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), helping to solve complex security challenges in safety, defence, and beyond.

What You'll Do:

• Understand software requirements and turn them into functional designs.
• Develop system autonomy software using C++ or other programming languages.
• Test and review code across different projects to ensure quality.
• Find and fix issues in both new and existing code.
• Improve software development processes for autonomous systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment, rapidly developing and testing new UAV technologies with a ‘fly, fail, learn’ approach.
• Collaborate with AI/ML experts to build autonomous navigation, image processing, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making features.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket (or similar).
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Experience with autopilot firmware (PX4 preferred, or ability to learn quickly if familiar with Ardupilot).
• Knowledge of ROS2.
• Experience developing Ground Control Software, with familiarity in open-source GCS (QGroundControl).
• Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo.
• Understanding of computer vision and machine learning (Desirable)
• Background in designing, developing, integrating, and testing autonomous systems (Desirable)
• Ability to solve complex problems and collaborate with both junior and senior developers.
• Organised and delivery-focused, able to work efficiently under tight deadlines to meet project milestones.

Benefits On Offer:

• Health and Wellbeing: Private healthcare for you and your family, sick pay, and life insurance.
• Financial Security: 6% pension contributions and travel costs covered.
• Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with remote working options available.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on a brand-new product where your software will directly enhance security, defence, and autonomous capabilities, I would love to hear from you!

Apply today or reach out directly for more information!

Job Title: Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) or UK Remote (Willing to travel to Bristol monthly)

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