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Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Software Engineer
Marine applications
Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible developing advanced autonomy and control systems for autonomous marine vessels.

Responsibilities will include:

Software design and development in line with system requirements, with a focus on simulation, autonomy, and communication.
Developing and maintaining tools and simulation environments for testing autonomous behaviours and system integration.
Testing and validation of software, including unit testing, simulation-based testing, bench testing, and sea trials.
Production of comprehensive software documentation.
Conducting peer reviews to ensure designs are reliable, modular, and maintainable.
Collaborating closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and documentation. 
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:

Degree-level qualification in a physical science or engineering such as Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
Experience writing and running software simulations of physical systems.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software architecture principles.Desirable:

Experience with modern C++, and mathematical libraries such as Eigen, PETSc, or CUDA.
Experience with Linux, CMAKE, Git or similar common software development tools and environments.
Experience with ROS or ROS2.
Experience with real-time systems or control systems.
Experience with marine or mobile robotics projects.
Benefits

Private Healthcare with optional family cover
Life Assurance (4 x salary)
Critical Illness Cover
Ongoing professional development and training
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Pension contribution 
Flexible Working
A culture of diversity and innovative thinking 

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK

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