Flight Software Engineer/ Robotics Engineer
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Are you excited by the idea of making AI driven robotics genuinely safe and reliable in the real world?
We are hiring a Flight Software Engineer to join a fast growing UK technology company building advanced assurance systems for AI and autonomous platforms. This is a long term career opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, safety engineering and intelligent systems, shaping how complex autonomous technologies operate safely and predictably.
You will be part of a highly skilled team developing core software that enables AI enabled robotics and autonomous systems to perform with confidence in safety critical environments.
What you will be doing
Designing and implementing robotic software components and algorithms across perception, planning, control and decision making, collaborating with embedded engineers, systems architects and AI specialists to integrate software into full system architectures, conducting rigorous testing and validation to meet strict safety and performance standards, improving development processes and tooling for robotic systems, applying the latest advancements in robotics frameworks and algorithms to enhance product capability, and mentoring junior engineers as the team grows.
What we are looking for
* Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or similar
* Strong experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems
* Track record delivering safety critical or mission critical software
* Solid C or C++ and Python experience
* Hands on experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS, Gazebo or MoveIt
* Strong understanding of perception, planning, control and decision making algorithms
* Familiarity with Agile, CI and modern software engineering practices
* Exposure to standards such as DO 178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 is beneficial
* Ability to obtain UK SC clearance
Working culture
This is a high ambition start up environment where ownership matters. You will be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and move quickly with the team. The problems are complex and meaningful, and progress is driven by people who are curious, committed and motivated by building something that sets new industry standards.
This is not just another software role. It is an opportunity to build technology that defines how autonomous systems operate safely across industries.aIf you want your next move to be a genuine step forward in robotics and AI safety, this could be the right place to build your career.
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