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Autonomy Software Engineer
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Job Title: Software Engineer (Autonomy)
Location: Southampton, UK
The Opportunity
An ambitious marine technology business at the forefront of electric propulsion and autonomous vessel innovation is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of autonomous and uncrewed systems.
This is an opportunity to work on technology that moves beyond simulation and into real-world deployment. Joining a highly capable electronics and software team, the successful individual will play a central role in advancing the autonomy platform that enables intelligent vessel control, mission planning and operational decision making.
For engineers motivated by ownership, technical challenge and visible impact, this is a chance to influence products used across commercial, defence, survey and autonomous marine applications.
The Impact You Will Have
- Drive the evolution of ground control systems that sit at the heart of autonomous vessel operations.
- Influence how autonomous platforms are configured, controlled and deployed in real-world environments.
- Deliver mission-critical communications and telemetry capabilities that directly affect operational performance.
- Shape software architecture and technical direction across autonomy and vehicle control systems.
- Contribute to field deployment and testing, helping transform development work into operational capability.
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What Success Looks Like
- Strong capability in Python alongside C, C++ or C# development.
- Experience building software for complex, connected or real-time systems.
- Confidence working with Linux environments, networking protocols and structured data formats.
- Ability to take ownership of technical problems and deliver robust solutions with minimal supervision.
- A genuine interest in autonomous technologies, robotics, unmanned systems or advanced vehicle platforms.
What Is On Offer
- Significant autonomy and technical ownership.
- Direct exposure to cutting-edge autonomous marine technology.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers developing market-leading products.
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
- Long-term career development within a growing and innovative technology business.
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This opportunity will appeal to engineers who want to see their work deployed in the real world, influence the future of autonomous systems and play a meaningful role in a business pushing the boundaries of marine technology.
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