Lead Software Engineer
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Lead software engineer coordinating software for STARK’s AI-enabled autonomous vessels and ground systems. Driving maritime product roadmaps, embedded development, simulation, and defence field testing.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex multi-domain software developments for autonomous vessels and ground systems
- Coordinate maritime software across design teams in the UK and Europe
- Direct the roadmap of existing products
- Lead new software developments
- Interface with third-party subcontractors and suppliers
- Work across front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded systems, firmware and simulation technologies
- Provide technical coordination and leadership across multiple product developments
- Design and implement emergent technology software solutions
- Manage and improve software engineering processes
- Create high-level conceptual designs for application- and embedded-level software products
- Conduct make-versus-buy trade-off studies and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
- Advise Systems and Electrical teams on hosting platforms ranging from PCs to embedded systems
- Support and participate in field testing and demonstrations with defence partners
Requirements:
- Proven experience in leading complex integration and development programmes
- Solid Software Engineering principles and best-practices
- Knowledge of Software Engineering standards (civilian/automotive/defence)
- Knowledge of multi-stage Validation & Verification techniques
- Knowledge of Simulation techniques and targets, from software-regression targets to Hardware-in-Loop platforms
- Understanding of communication pathways: Ethernet and Fieldbus
- Understanding of real-time control techniques and limitations
- Appreciation of Application (Linux), Embedded and Firmware platforms
- Excellent problem-solving ability in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments
- Strong communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Ability to travel to the South West England area when required
Benefits:
- Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)
- Inclusive, supportive environment for members of the Armed Forces community
- Equal-opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion
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