Software Engineer, Advanced Composites

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Ec2A1An, EC2A 1AN, United Kingdom
Last week
£50,000 – £80,000 pa
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£50,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Competitive salary Benefits

Our client, a leader inadvanced composite manufacturing, automated lay-up systems, andnext-generation materials engineering, is expanding its London engineering team. They are seeking talentedSoftware Engineers with experience incomposites, manufacturing automation, or materials-driven engineering environments.

This role sits at the intersection ofsoftware, robotics, and high-performance composite structures, contributing to systems used across aerospace, automotive, defence, and clean-tech sectors.

The Role

You will developcontrol systems, automation software, simulation tools, and data-driven manufacturing platforms used in composite production. Working closely with mechanical, materials, and process engineers, you’ll deliver robust, high-performance software for real-world manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain software forautomated composite manufacturing systems
  • Build control algorithms forrobotic lay-up, curing, trimming, and inspection processes
  • Integrate software with sensors, machine vision, PLCs, and industrial hardware
  • Create simulation, modelling, and optimisation tools for composite structures
  • Support R&D projects involvingnew materials, resins, and fibre-placement technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-specific solutions
  • Contribute to testing, validation, and continuous improvement of production systems
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Strong programming skills inC++, Python, or C#
  • Experience inmanufacturing systems, automation, robotics, or industrial software
  • Understanding ofcomposite materials, lay-up processes, or materials engineering
  • Familiarity withcontrol systems, real-time software, or embedded development
  • Ability to work on customer-driven engineering projects
Desirable
  • Experience withPLC programming
  • Knowledge offinite element analysis, simulation, or optimisation tools
  • Exposure tomachine vision, sensor fusion, or data acquisition systems
  • Background in aerospace, automotive, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing
What Our Client Offers
  • Work oncutting-edge composite manufacturing innovations
  • A collaborative, engineering-focused culture
  • Opportunities to influence next-generation production systems
  • Career progression across software, automation, and R&D
  • Competitive salary + benefits

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