Software Engineers in Southampton, United Kingdom

We are looking for multiple talented and purpose‑driven Software Engineers up to Senior level to help build the autonomous marine systems that will define the future of maritime operations, joining a team that develops and operates world‑leading Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Autonomous Surface Vehicles (USVs) used in some of the most demanding, data‑scarce and high‑consequence environments on the planet. You’ll contribute directly to the real‑time control, safety, autonomy and mission execution at the heart of our platforms - pioneering technology that radically improves the security and prosperity of our customers. Working at the intersection of advanced robotics and live field operations, you’ll help deliver reliable, high‑performance software that stands up to the harshest conditions, enabling us to push the boundaries of what uncrewed systems can do. What you will do Developing and refining real-time control systems for high-speed autonomous surface and underwater vehiclesWriting reliable software for navigation, mission execution, fault management, and sensor integrationDesigning communications interfaces (serial, satellite, acoustic) and managing edge cases like low bandwidth or lost linksBuilding safety-critical subsystems including fallback modes, health monitoring, and emergency handlingWorking closely with field teams to test, iterate, and validate software under operational conditionsParticipating in design reviews, simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and sea trialsIntegrating new sensors and equipment with our C2 system Who you are Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or later), ideally within safety- or mission-critical https://jobeax.com/link/VEprs12jEliAwUnP with real-time or embedded systems (e.g. RTOS, bare metal, or Linux-based platforms)Familiarity with Linux development workflows, and https://jobeax.com/link/ytIqAEpzTZl7PZCv ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering teamStrong sense of ownership: you take initiative, simplify where possible, and follow through on commitmentsResilience and adaptability: you stay focused when things change, fail, or need to be reworkedCommitment to safety and quality: you understand the system-level impact of your code and act accordingly Desirable Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS1 and ROS2, for robotic control and sensor https://jobeax.com/link/76h0vFKG7FbNGVG8 of navigation, control systems, and sensor fusionExperience with serial and low-bandwidth communications (e.g. RS-232/485, acoustic, satellite)Knowledge of geodetic calculations or coordinate transformation systemsFamiliarity with DCCL or similar compact data encoding standardsField experience in deploying, testing, or troubleshooting autonomous systems in operational environments Given the nature of the work, this role requires you to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK national security clearance. You must be willing and able to undergo the necessary security vetting process, and continued employment in the role may be subject to maintaining the required clearance. Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and standards set by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Further information on UK security clearance levels, eligibility, and the vetting process can be found on the UK Government website: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant