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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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