SubSea Craft Limited
Software Engineer (Control Systems)
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Software Engineer (Control Systems)
Software Engineer (Intelligent Vehicle Control Systems)
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Type: Full Time, Permanent
About SubSea Craft
SubSea Craft is a fast-growing, privately-funded, UK-based maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.
What We Offer
- Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
- Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance.
- Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including:
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Critical Illness Cover for added financial security
- Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Christmas Leave – A typical Christmas shutdown.
- Wellbeing Day – An additional day each year for personal health and wellbeing.
- Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive coverage for physical and mental wellbeing.
- Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning, including training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
- Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented software engineer to help shape the future of intelligent vehicle control systems. You’ll work on cutting-edge projects blending software design, control systems, and real-world testing to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop software in line with system requirements, with a focus on closed loop control and vehicle systems management.
- Implement robust, scalable closed-loop control features, including:
- Propulsion management
- Control allocation
- Autopilot
- Station keeping
- Conduct testing and validation of software through:
- Unit testing
- Simulation-based testing
- Bench testing
- Sea trials
- Produce comprehensive software documentation.
- Conduct peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable.
- Collaborate closely with software and engineering teams for timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience (Essential)
- Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or later).
- Solid foundational knowledge of closed-loop control.
Desirable
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
- Experience with PID tuning on physical systems.
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or ROS2.
- Experience with CAN bus and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with:
- Autonomous systems and robotics software stacks
- Real-time systems or control systems
- Sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation
- Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.
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Note: Due to the nature of work at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must meet the UK’s security requirements, including:
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
- UK National Security Clearance may be required for certain roles.*
Our Values
We emphasise a professional, agile workforce where our people are valued, and our business thrives on trust, inclusivity, and commercial acumen.
What We Expect From You
- Teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration
- Initiative and independent working
- Honesty and integrity
- Business and commercial awareness
- Agility, adaptability, and continuous development
Our Commitment to Inclusivity & Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Candidates will be subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence, and reference checks. Criminal records may not automatically disqualify candidates, as we consider contextual evidence gathered throughout the process.
Application Notes:
- Due to high application volumes, we may only contact shortlisted candidates within 14 days of application.
- Personal data is processed per our Privacy Notice.
For further enquiries, refer to our corporate policies.
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