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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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