Senior Software Engineer

Join a cutting-edge engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration What you’ll bring as a Senior Software Engineer Proven experience in software design and delivery A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments Technical skills required by the Senior Software Engineer Essential: Java development Java build systems (e.g. Maven) Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principlesDesirable: HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX) GIS development Communication and control system interfaces Git version control UML design Why apply? Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours) Excellent professional development and progression opportunities Collaborative and innovative engineering culture Competitive salary, pension and benefits Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). TT