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We are looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.
You will help drive projects that deliver innovative, high performance automotive technologies.
Responsibilities
Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements
Support system architecture and design using MBSE principles (SysML, MATLAB, Simulink)
Collaborate across hardware, software, and mechanical teams
Contribute to system verification through test specification and results review
Maintain requirements traceability and documentation using tools like Siemens Polarion, Jira, and Confluence
Skills
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience in Systems Engineering or Requirements Management
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Automotive industry experience
Familiarity with UML, SysML, MATLAB/Simulink
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £45000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-02-11 12:06:56
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Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.
Youll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.
What youll be doing
- Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
- Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
- Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
- Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
- Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration
What youll bring
- Proven experience in software design and delivery
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
- Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Technical skills
Essential:
- Java development
- Java build systems (e.g.
Maven)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles
Desirable:
- HMI / UI development (e.g.
JavaFX)
- GIS development
- Communication and control system interfaces
- Git version control
- UML design
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
- Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 09/02/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-02-09 10:36:03
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An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a growing team developing marine-based systems used in complex, real-world environments.
This role focuses on User Interface design and development, contributing to high-integrity, mission-critical software solutions that make a real impact.
Youll work across the full engineering lifecycle, from design and prototyping to delivery and support, as part of a multidisciplinary team building next-generation maritime technology.
What youll be doing
- Designing and developing high-quality software for marine-based applications
- Creating and refining user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and performance
- Supporting testing, integration and delivery of software solutions
- Collaborating with hardware and systems engineers to deliver cohesive, safe, and secure solutions
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members
What youll bring
- Proven experience in software delivery using Java
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, tools, and lifecycle processes
- Experience with UI/UX design, JavaFX, and UML design (Enterprise Architect experience a plus)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage users and stakeholders
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and commitment to high-quality outcomes
Desirable experience
- Java build systems (Maven) and version control (Git)
- Atlassian toolset (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
- Database interfacing and service/subscriber architectures
- DevOps tools (Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory)
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (full-time, part-time, or condensed hours)
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 09/02/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-02-09 10:35:05
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing advanced Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) products.
This role offers the chance to work across multiple development projects, applying innovative engineering solutions to complex, real-world problems.
What Youll Do
- Take technical ownership of system engineering activities across one or more IA product developments.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA and mechanical teams to define and deliver coherent technical solutions.
- Engage in requirements engineering, capturing, analysing and refining requirements across all design disciplines.
- Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through to development, verification, and customer delivery.
- Support bid proposals and provide technical input to customer discussions to ensure solutions meet end-user needs.
What Were Looking For
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years industry experience in systems engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture, and product validation/verification.
- Broad technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines, with expertise in at least one area.
- Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience using DOORS or similar tools for requirements management is an advantage.
- Must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of system design languages (UML, SysML) and techniques such as use-case analysis or trade studies.
- Experience preparing technical estimates for bids.
- Familiarity with mechanical and environmental qualification processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced System Engineer, or an electronics/software engineer looking to broaden their scope, to play a key role in the design of unique, high-assurance products used in critical national security applications.
Youll work with an innovative team tackling challenging technical problems and shaping solutions from concept to delivery.
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough,England
Start: 09/02/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-02-09 10:32:10
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Software Engineer (C++ | Signal Processing | Algorithms | UML)
Location: Southwest England (hybrid options depending on project)
Sector: Maritime defence and security technology
About the organisation
Holt Engineering is working with an international engineering business that develops advanced maritime systems used by navies worldwide, spanning sonar/hydroacoustics, sensor-to- decision solutions, and command & control capabilities.
Work sits at the intersection of real- world physics, high-performance software, and mission critical reliability.
The role
Youll design and build software that turns complex sensor data into actionable outputs, including detection, classification and tracking of underwater targets.
Youll work in multi- disciplinary teams (software, systems, test, and hardware) and contribute across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, verification, and support.
What youll be doing
Develop C++ components for performance-critical, real-time or near real-time processing pipelines.
Design and document software architecture using UML (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state models).
Implement and optimise signal processing and algorithm development for detection/classification/tracking workflows.
Apply strong object-oriented programming principles (SOLID, clean architecture, maintainable patterns).
Write unit/integration tests, support verification activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of coding standards.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering to translate requirements into robust designs and deliverable increments.
Essential skills (must-have)
Strong commercial experience in C++.
Proven signal processing experience (e.g., filtering, spectral analysis, detection theory, estimation, tracking).
Demonstrable algorithm development (from concept to validated implementation, including performance tuning).
Confident use of UML for software design and communication.
Solid OOP fundamentals and experience building maintainable, testable codebases.
Desirable (nice-to-have)
Experience with real-time constraints, multi-threading, latency/performance optimisation.
Familiarity with sensor fusion, tracking (e.g., Kalman/particle filters), classification, feature extraction.
Experience in safety/mission-critical engineering environments (e.g., rigorous V&V, secure development practices).
Linux development, modern build tooling (CMake), Git-based workflows, CI/CD. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Plush,England
Start: 26/01/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-26 13:04:04
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Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.
Youll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.
What youll be doing
- Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
- Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
- Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
- Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
- Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration
What youll bring
- Proven experience in software design and delivery
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
- Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Technical skills
Essential:
- Java development
- Java build systems (e.g.
Maven)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles
Desirable:
- HMI / UI development (e.g.
JavaFX)
- GIS development
- Communication and control system interfaces
- Git version control
- UML design
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
- Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 09/01/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-09 08:56:04
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A growing space engineering team in the UK is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to support the development of high-fidelity spacecraft simulators used for mission design, verification, and operations.
Youll work alongside software and aerospace engineers to develop simulation tools, integrate flight software, and ensure robust, reliable simulator performance for upcoming spacecraft missions.=
What Youll Do
- Design, implement, and test spacecraft simulators as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Develop and integrate simulation software aligned with mission and subsystem requirements
- Validate, configure, and deploy simulator builds into operational environments
- Create scripts based on operational scenarios to support testing and training
- Maintain simulator performance and availability for engineering and operational users
- Develop startup and configuration scripts for different operational modes and system setups
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or another relevant STEM discipline
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or real-time software development, ideally within modelling/simulation
- Strong debugging and profiling experience on Linux
- Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or later)
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, UML, and design patterns
- Experience with test-driven development
Desirable Skills
- Experience with ECSS SMP, SIMULUS Suite, or other spacecraft simulation frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile development tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of ECSS-E-70 (PUS) and SCOS MIB
- Linux system administration, shell scripting, Makefiles
- JavaScript scripting experience
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, international engineering team
- Flexible working around core hours in a supportive, collaborative environment
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- Hybrid working arrangements (role-dependent)
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with tenure)
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit), life insurance, long-term sick pay
- Relocation allowance and potential visa sponsorship
- Access to modern office and cleanroom facilities
- Regular social events and a positive team culture
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Type: Permanent Location: Westminster Abbey,England
Start: 05/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £85000 per annum, Benefits: 9/75 work pattern, hybrid working, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-01-05 17:07:20
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Embedded Software Engineer required with experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains who understand low level hardware or computer driver development.
Requirements
Embedded SW Development commercial experience of low level coding.
Computer hardware experience of GPUs, Memory, Processors and drivers.
Over 5 years commercial post graduate experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains
C, C++, Python, JavaScript
Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS target platform experience.
Git or similar understanding.
Responsibilities
Writing low level code Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial and related.
Embedded software Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS systems design and development, ideally VxWorks.
Agile, Waterfall, DevOps collaboration across the software development life cycle.
UML, Git, automated test, software verification etc. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Letchworth Garden City, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 13:06:17
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You will be working on projects in the Defence, Avionics and Automotive industries.
The ideal candidate is passionate about computer technology and embedded software development and enjoys hands-on projects such as building computers.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical industries
Strong knowledge of computer hardware (GPUs, Memory, Processors) and computer systems (Protocols, Networking, Secure BOOT).
Experience with Embedded Software Development and low-level coding (Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial).
Experience with UML-based design tools and programming languages (C, C++, Python, JavaScript).
Knowledge of Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS systems
Understanding of Automated Testing and regulatory frameworks (DO178C, IEC61508, MISRA, C++).
Strong documentation and reporting skills. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Letchworth Garden City, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £450000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 13:03:15
