Software Engineer - C++ ROS

Owen Daniels

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for product development, for a pre-production project then this could be perfect for you.

Software Engineer – Autonomy & Simulation
£50,000 - £60,000 DoE
Marine applications
Permanent
Fantastic benefits


The role:
We're seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels. You'll play a key role in designing robust, high-performance software, from real-time autonomy modules and communication systems to simulation tools for testing and validation. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building intelligent systems, and seeing your software operate in challenging real-world environments, we’d love to have you onboard.

Responsibilities include:
  • Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on simulation, autonomy, and communication.
  • Developing and maintaining simulation environments for testing autonomous behaviours and system integration.
  • Implementing robust, scalable autonomy features including mission planning, perception integration, and decision-making logic.
  • 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.
  • Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation.
Essential skills and experience:
  • Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Software development experience in modern C++ (14 or newer).
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles.

Desirable skills and experience (any would be desirable)
  • Experience with ROS or ROS2.
  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Webots, or custom simulation frameworks).
  • 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.
  • Experience with Qt/QML or other UI frameworks (for internal tools or visual debugging).
  • Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.
 
Benefits
  • 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 and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
  • Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
  • Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
  • Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
  • Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
 

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.
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