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Job Description Job Title: Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid) or UK Remote (Willing to travel to
Bristol monthly) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 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) - Experience developing custom UAV systems beyond
    standard quadcopters. (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) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Keywords: Software Engineer, UAV
    Software Engineer, UAS Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems
    Engineer, C++, Python, ROS2, PX4, Ardupilot, Ground Control
    Software, GCS, QGroundControl, Gazebo Simulation, UAV Flight
    Software, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAV, Unmanned Aerial Systems,
    UAS

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