Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

In this role you will design, develop and deliver autonomy solutions for next-generation defence capabilities across air and maritime domains. You will lead technical work packages, mentor engineers, and work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate autonomous technologies from concept to trials. The role combines software, systems engineering and hands-on delivery to solve complex autonomy challenges. You will work at a state-of-the-art Farnborough facility that enables advanced testing and demonstrations, contributing to impactful defence programs.

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal including travel, cinema, restaurants
• Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities

• Lead technical delivery of autonomy and autonomous systems work packages
• Develop and review autonomy software using C++
• Support modelling, simulation and algorithm development
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams
• Support integration, testing and formal trials activities
• Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver capability

• Technical leadership experience within autonomy, robotics, software or complex engineering environments
• Strong C++ software development experience
• Experience delivering autonomy, robotics, control systems or autonomous systems projects
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle activities
• Experience with modelling, simulation or algorithm development
• Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical deliverables
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or another STEM discipline
• Active SC clearance is desirable

• leadership
• mentoring
• collaboration
• C++ software development
• autonomy and autonomous systems
• robotics