Software Engineer (UAV/UAS) (City Of Bristol)

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

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