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Software Engineer (Flight Software)
£55,000 - 65,000
DCS Recruitment Limited
Covent Garden Piazza, London
£55,000 - 65,000
Requirements
Must:
- Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems, ideally safety-critical or mission-critical.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in robotics frameworks (e.g. ROS, Gazebo, MoveIt).
- Strong understanding of algorithms in perception, motion planning, control, and decision-making.
- Experience with development practices such as Agile, CI/CD, TDD.
- Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) is beneficial.
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
Responsibilities
- Develop robotic software algorithms for perception, planning, control, and decision-making across the autonomy stack.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate components into complex robotic systems.
- Conduct robust testing, optimisation, and validation to meet strict safety and performance requirements.
- Improve development processes, tools, and methodologies to support high-reliability robotics engineering.
- Stay up to date with the latest advances in robotics software and apply innovative techniques to production systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.
Description
We are an innovative, fast-growing robotics start-up looking for a Flight Software Engineer to help develop advanced assurance and autonomy systems used across AI-enabled robotic platforms. This role allows you to work on genuinely groundbreaking technology within a mission-driven organisation that is shaping the future of autonomous safety. We offer a salary of up to £65,000 along with excellent benefits, including a salary sacrifice pension with a 5% company match, a generous holiday allowance, an EV car scheme, and a Cycle to Work program. Our working culture is dynamic and suits those who enjoy the pace and ownership of a start-up environment.
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