Bearcroft
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Rapidly Growing Defence ML Software Company | Software Engineer | Westcott Venture Park
About the Company:
Our partner, a rapidly growing and innovative software company, is a leader in developing cutting-edge Machine Learning and Digital Twin solutions for the Aerospace, Defence, and Urban Air Mobility sectors. Based near Oxford with an office in London, they are at the forefront of creating high-performance flight safety and GPS-free navigation solutions for uncrewed autonomous systems. This highly technical and collaborative organisation offers engineers significant opportunities to take ownership of complex product development, contributing to technologies that shape the future of aerospace and defence. They are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their team in Westcott Venture Park.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Software Engineer to contribute across the full software development lifecycle within a small, expert team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded software algorithms, specifically focusing on critical applications for uncrewed autonomous systems. The role is ideal for an engineer eager to take substantial ownership in a high-impact environment, working on sophisticated challenges such as Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) techniques and advanced machine learning for navigation. You will be part of a company pushing the boundaries of what's possible in autonomous flight and digital twin technology.
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test real-time embedded software algorithms for autonomous systems.
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
- Implement high-performance solutions for flight safety and GPS-free navigation.
- Apply formal design methods, verification techniques, and test-driven development.
- Write well-structured, efficient, documented, and thoroughly tested software.
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including coding standards and code review.
- Collaborate closely with a highly technical team in a fast-paced environment.
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Requirements:
- Degree (2:1 or above) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in real-time embedded software development.
- Strong expertise in C++, particularly within real-time or safety-critical systems.
- Deep understanding of real-time systems, event-driven execution, and OOP.
- Experience with PNT techniques, real-time operating systems, or machine learning.
- Practical experience with software engineering best practices (design, testing, source control).
- Willing and eligible to obtain UK SC clearance and comfortable working in defence.
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Exposure to cutting-edge Machine Learning and Digital Twin technology.
- Significant ownership and impact within a small, expert team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
- Work on high-performance flight safety and GPS-free navigation solutions.
- Potential for hybrid working arrangements.
- Collaborative and technically stimulating work environment.
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