Latest Software Developer Jobs

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5370)

This role involves leading the planning and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise SDK, with a focus on test automation and flight test operations. The Senior Technical Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery while driving improvements in testing and release processes. Work spans simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and live flight testing environments within a defense-tech context.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Systems Test Engineer

Leads simulation-driven testing and automation for Hivemind autonomy software, developing test frameworks and tools to validate performance in simulated and real-world environments. Works across SIL, HIL, and VIL test setups, building Python-based tooling for data processing and test execution. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software reliability and traceability in mission-critical defense applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Firmware Engineer

Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar and sensing systems used in UAV applications. Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Engage in system-level debugging and contribute to software architecture for next-generation sensing technologies.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves verifying and validating embedded software in safety-critical systems, with a focus on compliance to standards like DO-178C. The engineer will develop test strategies, produce certification documentation, and ensure full traceability from requirements through testing. Work spans aerospace, defence, robotics, and autonomous systems in a highly regulated environment.

Apex Resources Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Navy Business Development and Sales

Leads business development and sales strategy for Saab UK’s Hybrid Navy portfolio, focusing on integrated naval capabilities across surface, subsurface, and cyber domains. Drives campaigns, builds relationships with global navies and procurement agencies, and bridges operational requirements with technical delivery. Plays a central role in market intelligence, pricing strategy, and tender processes within the defence sector.

Saab Sheffield, S3 8NU, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal DSP Engineer

Design and develop advanced digital signal processing algorithms for wireless communication systems, focusing on waveform design, modulation, coding, and channel estimation. Work across the full development lifecycle from simulation in MATLAB/Python to real-time implementation. Collaborate on SDR technology for high-reliability, secure data transmission in challenging environments.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire- Morgan McKinley

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded software on ARM and STM32 platforms using C/C++ and Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). The engineer will work closely with hardware, interface with FPGAs and communication protocols, and contribute to systems architecture using UML. The position emphasizes low-level programming, technical leadership, and solving complex challenges in domains like drones, space, and robotics.

eFinancialCareers Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded systems using C/C++, ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, and Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). You will work on diverse projects, interface with FPGAs and communication protocols, and contribute to algorithm development and testing using Python or MATLAB. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers and acting as a design authority.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Robotics Engineer

Design and develop advanced robotic systems integrating software and hardware for autonomous drones, industrial robots, and automation solutions. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to deployment, using ROS/ROS2, motion planning, perception, and control systems in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Redline Group Ireland £70,000 – £80,000 pa