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Software Applications Engineer

Saab UKFareham, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 8 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Software Applications Engineer at Saab UK, you'll design and implement cutting-edge software for underwater robotics, contributing to world-leading defense and security solutions and enjoying significant career growth within a reputable global company. This hybrid role is ideal for experienced C++ developers with a passion for innovation and a desire to build the next generation of advanced technology. Embrace this opportunity to make a real impact and expand your technical expertise.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism.

You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience

  • Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C++11.

  • Familiarity in development of control software

  • Solid understanding of software design and architecture

  • Backend server design/structure

  • Familiar with Standard Web Technologies

  • Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages

  • Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.



Skills

Robotics
CSS
C++
HTML
JavaScript
Python
SAFe

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