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Lead Software Engineer
Salary not disclosedOnsite
- Engineering
- Plymouth
- Yesterday
Newly posted
About the role
The Lead Software Engineer will direct complex multi-domain software developments for a fleet of autonomous vessels and ground systems. This role serves as the primary coordinator for maritime software, managing product roadmaps, new developments, and supplier relationships. The position requires technical leadership across front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded systems, and simulation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Technical coordination and leadership across multiple product developments
- Best-practice design and implementation of emergent technology software solutions
- Process management and improvement on software engineering practices
- High-level conceptual design of new software products - application and embedded level
- Conduct make-vs-buy tradeoff studies, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
- Interfacing with Systems and Electrical teams to advise on hosting platforms: from PCs to embedded systems.
- Support and participate in regular field testing and demonstrations with defence partners.
Required skills
- Software Engineering
- Integration
- Validation & Verification
- Simulation
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
- Real-time control
- Linux
- Embedded systems
- Firmware
Qualifications
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
About the Company
Stark is a defence technology company that develops AI-driven autonomous defence platforms and software for NATO Allies and partners. The company focuses on multi-domain solutions and operates with an AI-native culture.