iCOMAT is an Advanced Manufacturing business, which provides state-of-the-art lightweighting solutions based on the Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process.

We are proud to collaborate with the world’s top OEMs and end-users. Together we develop new frontiers in automated composites manufacturing which revolutionises the aerospace, automotive and space sectors.

Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

At ICOMAT, we are transforming the future of aerospace and automotive with groundbreaking technology that delivers the lightest, most efficient composite structures ever produced. Our advanced manufacturing solutions are setting new standards in scale, speed, and cost-efficiency, far surpassing traditional composite production methods.

As a rapidly growing company in the field, we’re on a mission to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes, and spacecraft. Our team is driven by a shared passion for innovation, creativity, and a vision to revolutionise the use of composite materials across industries.

ICOMAT operates at the cutting edge of automated manufacturing, with three core divisions, Automated Production Machines, Software Design and Production Tools and Factory Operations.

We’re proud to work with over 25 leading customers, including major OEMs, and have recently secured the largest-ever Series A funding round in composites manufacturing. This funding will fuel our ambitious growth plans, including expanding our operations into Europe and the United States in the next 2-3 years.

Our Global Presence:

• Gloucester, UK: Main production facility (Factory 1)
• Bristol, UK: Hardware R&D Centre
• Athens, Greece: Software R&D Centre

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain critical software tools, products and integrations for engineering workflows, enabling our customers to easily and quickly leverage iCOMAT’s world-leading composites manufacturing process. This exciting role combines command-line tool development, cross-platform Electron desktop application development, as well as plugin creation for some of the most advanced CAD/CAM/CAEsystems in existence, requiring a unique blend of technical depth and breadth, passion for computer graphics, manufacturing and simulation.

What will you be doing?

• Design and develop robust command-line tools to streamline engineering
  workflows.
  
• Lead the development of across-platform desktop application using Python
  
• Create and maintain plugins for major CAD/CAM/CAE software platforms.
  
• Architect solutions that ensure seamless integration between various
  engineering tools and systems.
  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand workflow requirements
  and optimise tool functionality.
  
• Implement best practices for testing, documentation, and deployment.

What do we need from you?

• Exceptionally strong expertise in Python software development, including building maintainable, modular applications using asynchronous programming paradigms
• Creating command-line and graphical user interface
• Leveraging existing libraries as well as creating extensions when necessary to interface with existing libraries
• Expert understanding of software architecture and system design principles
  
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

You are probably a great match if you, additionally have:

• Experience with cross-platform desktop application frameworks (e.g.
  Electron, Qt, etc.)
  
• Passion for pushing the envelope in Python software development
• Familiarity with Engineering workflows and processes
  
• Knowledge of 3D Geometry, manufacturing process or engineering analysis
  
• Experience with cross-platform software development and deployment
  
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects

Nice to have:

• Experience with one or more major CAD/CAM/CAE platforms (e.g.
  SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, CATIA, Siemens NX, Abaqus, etc.)
• Knowledge of composites
• Background or strong interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing or related fields 

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme, and employee stock options under our EMI Scheme.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.