Software Engineer (UAV/UAS)...

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