Overview
Job title: Software Engineer
Description: Software Engineer (Python and Java) to play a key role in advancing Maritime Internal Research and Development (IRAD) within the National Security & Defence (NS&D) Division. You will help shape next‑generation capabilities in AI, autonomy, and machine learning, taking innovative concepts from research through to solutions ready for integration with operational platforms. This is a full-time, permanent position based at Farnborough with flexibility for primarily remote working, and with a salary of £47,600 – £61,000.
Programme and location: Maritime Internal Research & Development, Farnborough (flexible to work from home dependent on business demands).
Clearance and eligibility: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC clearance and be a sole UK national.
Responsibilities
* Develop Software Requirements and Software solutions/recommendations
* Contribute to architecture and design baselines
* Fast-paced experimentation and solution development to meet mission‑focused use cases
* Software development of solutions to quality/safety/security software standards
* Integration of bespoke and COTS software products
* Configuration of software products and toolchains
* Software modelling and simulation
* Ability to demo capabilities and rapidly iterate based on feedback
* Change and release management
* Curious and inquisitive issue investigation and a flexible and adaptable approach to resolution
* Technical risk and opportunity management
* Liaison with UK-wide and global colleagues, suppliers and end user representatives
* Close working with other disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering and Test Teams)
Skills and Qualifications
* Proficiency in Python and Java; experience with C++ and JavaScript is desirable
* Experience working in Agile development environments
* Familiarity with Secure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including Jira, Bitbucket, JFrog, Ansible, Grafana, Splunk, Confluence, and Kubernetes
* Experience designing and implementing service‑oriented and microservices architectures
* Containerisation experience, preferably using Docker
* Use of automated testing frameworks and tools
* Experience developing solutions on AWS
* Delivery of software in line with quality, safety, and security standards, including Secure by Design principles
* Understanding of integrating sensor inputs, effects of latency, decision and behaviour trees, failure modes, autonomy algorithms, performance tuning and assessing AI accuracy
* Experience with LLMs, AI agents, and generative AI techniques
* Exposure to AI‑assisted and agentic software engineering tools, frameworks, and patterns
* Integration and configuration of COTS products
Benefits and Compensation
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
* Flexi-Time Working
Compliance and Diversity
Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
About the Employer
Leidos UK & EUROPE – Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
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