Software Engineer - UAV Systems

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Guildford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

£45,000 – £70,000 pa

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£45,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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£45,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Degree
Posted: 8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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About the Role

We are looking for a talented and hands-onIntegration Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.

This role focuses on the integration, development and testing of software and hardware components across complex UAV platforms, including flight control systems, communications, and video processing pipelines.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, helping ensure seamless performance between software, electronics, and embedded systems in both development and real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate, maintain and support development of software for UAV systems
Collaborate with hardware and engineering teams to ensure full system functionality
Contribute to the development and integration of flight control systems and communication protocols
Implement and test video encoding and streaming solutions
Assist in driver development and backend system integration
Conduct manual and automated testing of software modules
Support DevOps practices including version control and deployment workflows
Produce and maintain technical documentation and task records
Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Strong programming skills inC++ and/or Python
Experience working inLinux-based development environments
Knowledge ofembedded systems and software integration
Understanding of:
APIs and backend systems
networking fundamentals
software testing approaches
Experience with version control (e.g. Git)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable

Experience with UAV or robotics systems
Familiarity with:
MAVLink, PX4, or ArduPilot
GStreamer or video encoding technologies
QGroundControl or similar platforms
Background in firmware or driver development
Experience working with radio communications or sensor systems
Exposure to agile development environments
Hands-on prototyping or hardware integration experience
Field testing or live system debugging

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