Latest software Jobs

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Software Engineer - On Board Processing

Design and develop flight software for satellite systems, focusing on reliability and performance in space missions. Work on Linux and RTOS-based platforms, ensuring robust integration with spacecraft subsystems. Engage in full lifecycle development with strong emphasis on traceability, testing, and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

In this role, you will develop core modules for an engineering design platform, integrate them into a cloud compute environment, and streamline complex engineering processes through high-quality automation. You will work in a cutting-edge, rapidly expanding team that tackles unique challenges and collaborates with leading tech, automotive, aerospace, and engineering brands.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £68,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems within a specialist engineering team. Work on evolving software architecture in a regulated environment with real-time systems. The role involves contributing to impactful technology in aerospace, defence, or autonomous domains, requiring office attendance three days per week.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Mathematical Software Engineer

This role involves developing and enhancing the ground-based systems responsible for planning and scheduling tasks across Spire's nanosatellite constellation and ground station network. Responsibilities include designing new scheduling features, building observability dashboards, and supporting live operations of constellation scheduling software.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Advanced Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for aerospace communication systems, with a focus on C/C++ development, DO178 compliance, and wireless transceiver technologies. The engineer will contribute to design, testing, and certification of safety-critical avionics systems used in commercial, defense, and space applications. Work includes collaboration across teams, vendors, and adherence to rigorous software assurance standards in a regulated environment.

Honeywell Aerospace Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing and testing embedded software for avionics and SATCOM systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. The engineer will work on project subtasks, contribute to planning, and interface with vendors and leadership.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, United Kingdom

Autopilot Software Engineer

You'll join an agile engineering team building safety-critical flight control software for an autopilot system, from early requirements and feasibility studies to on-site testing and real-world validation. Responsibilities include requirements capture, software development, testing, and maintaining the autopilot model aircraft test fleet.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Data Software Engineer

Design and build scalable data pipelines to transform raw Earth Observation data into high-quality, actionable insights. Work with satellite data, geospatial platforms, and productionise scientific code within a mission-driven space technology environment. Focus on reliability, data standards, and integration of new data types and processing techniques.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. Responsibilities include leading the development of software architectures, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring junior engineers.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in regulated environments. Focus on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification compliance across aerospace, defence, and autonomous aviation applications. Work with high-integrity software standards and contribute to software architecture, integration, and verification.

Electus Recruitment High Cogges, Oxfordshire, OX29 6UN, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Senior Embedded Software and Processing Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development and integration of embedded processing solutions for advanced space systems, working across hardware and software domains. Define processing architectures using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and DSPs, and support full lifecycle activities from specification to automated testing. Collaborate with international teams and external partners while adhering to space-grade engineering standards and driving process improvements.

Thales Alenia Space Switzerland

Systems Hardware Engineer

This role involves supporting the design and development of electronic controller products for aerospace and training/simulation markets. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer and product requirements into robust technical solutions, covering the full engineering lifecycle from requirements to delivery.

Expleo Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £60,000 – £72,500 pa