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Software Development Engineer (Control & Autonomy) As a Software Development Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering autonomy solutions that support complex military aviation systems, helping shape the future of crewed and uncrewed operations. Day-to-day, you'll take ownership of technical work packages, contribute to research and development activities, and support the integration and testing of autonomy and control technologies from concept through to live trials. Your responsibilities will include: Applying software & systems engineering principles to the development of control and autonomy solutions Leading or contributing to algorithm development for autonomous and decision-support systems Developing production-level autonomy software using C, ideally C++, with exposure to Matlab Analysing and modelling uncrewed systems within synthetic environments Supporting hardware integration, testing and formally assessed trials in the UK and overseas Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver operational capability Essential experience of the Software Development Engineer (Control & Autonomy): Proven C programming experience, ideally C++, within complex or safety-critical systems Knowledge of systems engineering principles Background in control, autonomy or complex software-based systems Experience with modelling, simulation or algorithm development Essential qualifications for the Software Development Engineer (Control & Autonomy): Degree in a STEM discipline such as Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics This role is full time (37 hours per week) based at Farnborough. Travel to other sites, including trial locations in the UK and overseas, will be expected Our Benefits Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Safety-Critical Software Engineer Oxfordshire, UK Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative engineering company developing advanced safety and assurance technologies for autonomous and AI-enabled systems operating within highly regulated environments. As autonomous technologies become more widely adopted across aerospace, defence and mission-critical applications, the need for robust, certifiable software has never been greater. This organisation is developing high-integrity software platforms that provide runtime assurance, safety monitoring and protection functions for next-generation autonomous systems. Working alongside leading organisations within aerospace, defence and autonomy, you will be part of a highly specialised engineering team responsible for developing embedded software that supports the safe deployment of autonomous technologies. The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced safety-critical platforms that are helping shape the future of autonomous aviation and trusted AI systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous platforms Develop software components that provide runtime assurance and safety monitoring capabilities Contribute to the development of high-integrity software solutions for regulated environments Support the software architecture and design of certifiable autonomous systems Work closely with verification, validation and certification teams to ensure compliance objectives are achieved Support the development of software suitable for high-assurance and safety-critical applications Integrate software across mission systems, flight control systems and safety functions Participate in software safety analysis and design assurance activities Contribute to the evolution of platform capabilities from development through to deployment Support continuous improvement of software engineering processes and standards Key Skills Strong background in embedded software engineering Experience developing software using C, C++, Ada or similar programming languages Experience working within safety-critical environments Understanding of high-integrity software development processes Knowledge of real-time and embedded systems Experience working within regulated development environments Understanding of software verification and validation methodologies Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills: Ada or SPARK Ada development experience Experience developing software to DO-178C or similar safety-critical standards Aerospace, defence or autonomous systems background Experience working within ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 environments Flight control systems, avionics or mission-critical software experience Experience supporting UAV, UAS, drone or eVTOL programmes Runtime assurance or autonomy assurance system development Knowledge of ROS, ROS2, MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot or similar autonomy frameworks Model-based development experience Formal methods or mathematically verified software development experience Understanding of software certification processes within regulated industries What You Get In Return: Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous and AI-enabled technologies Exposure to advanced embedded software development within safety-critical environments Professional development within a highly specialised engineering team Opportunity to work alongside industry experts across autonomy, aerospace and defence Involvement in technology supporting the future deployment of autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems The chance to work on genuinely innovative products solving complex safety and assurance challenges Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. Alternatively email me on (url removed) INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Software Development Engineer . This is not a traditional software development role. They're looking for engineers who understand the engineering behind autonomous systems and can develop production-quality software to solve complex real-world problems. The successful candidate will work on the design, development, modelling, integration and testing of autonomous control systems for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Salary: £47,250-£52,500 + benefits Location: Farnborough - Initially 5 days onsite. Longer-term hybrid may be possible (typically 3+ days onsite) once established. Duration : perm, full time Requirements: sole UK nationals or dual nationals living and working in the UK for the past 5 years What They're Looking For The hiring managers stressed that software capability is more important than an aerospace background. Ideal candidates will have around 4 7 years' commercial experience and be comfortable taking ownership of technical work packages while mentoring or directing more junior engineers. They are not looking for someone who simply writes code they want engineers who can solve engineering problems through software. Ideal Backgrounds Suitable candidates could currently be working as: Software Development Engineer Software Engineer Software Developer Autonomy Engineer Autonomous Systems Engineer Control Systems Engineer Robotics Engineer Algorithm Engineer Simulation Engineer Systems Engineer Research Engineer Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer AI / Machine Learning Engineer (Autonomy focused) Industries could include: Defence Aerospace Aviation Robotics Autonomous Vehicles UAV / Drone Technology Research & Development Control Systems Advanced Engineering They are also very interested in engineers coming from Physics or Mathematics backgrounds who have developed strong software engineering skills. Essential Technical Skills The strongest candidates will have experience with: Programming C C++ MATLAB Python Engineering Autonomous systems Control systems Systems Engineering Algorithm development Modelling & Simulation Software development for complex engineering systems Experience with any of the following is highly desirable: UAVs UAS Drone technologies Decision support systems Military aviation Flight control Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Personality Fit The hiring managers highlighted they want someone who: Enjoys solving difficult engineering problems Has genuine enthusiasm for autonomous systems Can take ownership of technical work Works well within multidisciplinary teams Can provide technical direction to others Wants to work on leading-edge defence technology They used the word "passionate" about autonomy even though they admitted it's an overused term! They want someone who genuinely enjoys this area of engineering. Qualifications Ideally: Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronic Engineering Physics Applied Mathematics Computer Science (with strong engineering exposure) A PhD would be attractive if it is directly relevant to autonomy or autonomous air systems , although they still want some commercial experience rather than someone coming straight from academia.