Owen Daniels
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Senior Software Engineer - Marine Defence Applications
Portsmouth
Permanent
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 that blend software design, control systems, and real-world testing to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities
- Software systems architecture design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on closed loop control and vehicle systems management.
- Application life-cycle and technical authority for mobile platforms, from scoping and architecture design to delivery.
- Implementation of robust, scalable closed loop control features including propulsion management, electrical systems, control allocation, autopilot, and more.
- Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation-based testing, bench testing, and sea trials.
- Production of comprehensive software documentation.
- Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable.
- Mentoring and guidance for less experienced staff.
- Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
- Professional experience in design and development of software for control systems.
- Advanced software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of closed loop control.
- Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.
- Experience with embedded systems.
- Experience with PID tuning on physical systems.
- Experience with ROS or ROS2.
- Experience with CAN bus.
- Familiarity with autonomous systems and robotics software stacks.
- Experience with real-time systems or control systems.
- Understanding of sensor fusion, path planning, or state estimation.
Benefits
- Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
- Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
- Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
- Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
- Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
- Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
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