Flight Software Engineer – Autonomous Robotics

DCS Scaffolding; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge robotics start-up is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing and building core software for autonomous systems, ensuring safety and performance. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills are essential. Benefits include pension matching, generous holidays, and a supportive working culture focused on diversity.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension with 5% company match

Generous holiday allowance

EV car scheme

Cycle to Work

More benefits planned as business scales

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems, ideally safety-critical.
• Strong understanding of safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) is beneficial.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Develop robotic software algorithms for perception, planning, control, and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with teams to integrate components into complex robotic systems.
• Conduct testing, optimisation, and validation to meet safety requirements.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Robotics frameworks experience (ROS, Gazebo, MoveIt)

Algorithms in perception, motion planning, control, and decision-making

Agile practices

CI/CD familiarity

TDD

Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

A cutting-edge robotics start-up is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing and building core software for autonomous systems, ensuring safety and performance. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills are essential. Benefits include pension matching, generous holidays, and a supportive working culture focused on diversity.