Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)

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Software Engineer (UAV/UAS), Newport, Wales Client: Cubiq Recruitment
Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 31.05.2025
Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description: Job Title: Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)
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 security and defence. Over the last 20 years, they have become a multinational organisation protecting lives, infrastructure, and assets worldwide.
As part of their autonomous systems team, you'll design and develop software for next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), addressing security challenges in safety, defence, and beyond.
What You'll Do: Translate software requirements into functional designs.
Develop system autonomy software using C++ or other languages.
Test and review code to ensure quality.
Identify and fix issues in code.
Enhance software development processes for autonomous systems.
Work in a fast-paced, agile environment, rapidly developing UAV technologies with a ‘fly, fail, learn’ approach.
Collaborate with AI/ML experts on autonomous navigation, image processing, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making.
What You’ll Bring: Experience with Agile, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket (or similar).
Proficiency in C++ and Python.
Experience with autopilot firmware (PX4 preferred, or familiarity with Ardupilot).
Knowledge of ROS2.
Experience with Ground Control Software, open-source GCS (QGroundControl).
Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo.
Understanding of computer vision and machine learning (Desirable).
Background in autonomous systems development, integration, and testing (Desirable).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across experience levels.
Organized, delivery-focused, able to meet deadlines.
Benefits: Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, sick pay, life insurance.
Financial Security: 6% pension contributions, travel costs covered.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, remote options available.
If you're interested in working on a new product that enhances security, defence, and autonomous tech, we want to hear from you! Apply today or contact us for more info.

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