Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne — Hybrid

Up to £70,000 basic + benefits | Relocation package available

The Rol

eWe're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our clients R&D function, reporting directly to the Head of R&D. In this role you'll design and govern the software architecture and CI/CD processes that their engineering team builds within

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You'll take ownership of the architectural framework spanning robotics payloads, vehicle automation, computer vision, sensor integration, digital twins, and simulation — ensuring everything they build is scalable, maintainable, and defensible against safety-critical standard

s.You'll know how to let early-stage prototypes move fast on the right evidential path, without forcing full compliance before it's needed — while making sure the architecture is built to scale to full qualification when the time come

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What You'll

• DoDefine and implement end-to-end software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for remote and autonomous syst
• emsEstablish unit testing, verification, and validation processes, building the evidence base needed to meet defence safety-critical standa
• rdsIntegrate architecture across control systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation, and digital twin platfo
• rmsSupport system integration, commissioning, and real-world field trials alongside global military end us

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What You'll B

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• ial:A strong track record in software architecture for safety-critical or compliance-driven sys
• temsHands-on experience with C/C++ and Python in Linux real-time environm
• entsConfidence reading electrical schematics and working across the hardware/software boun
• daryExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical soft
• wareA degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (2:1 mini

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• Have:Familiarity with ROS
• /ROS2Experience with machine learning, OpenCV, or CODESYS/PLC environ
• mentsA background in automotive safety systems, defence, robotics, or autonomous vehicle develo

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What's In It f

• or You£70,000 basic
• salary8% matched p
• ensionFree breakfast and lunch daily o
• n-site35-hour week: Tuesday–Thursday on-site, Monday/Friday from home, with an early finish on F
• ridaysUp to £5,000 relocation allowance for the right can

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