UAS Software Engineer

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation. Digital | Defence | Security | Space We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace. Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making. If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

The Role: This role will initially focus on the development and maintenance of software running onboard TEKEVER-designed aircraft. This includes autopilots, the autonomy stack, payloads and other software-enabled subsystems. You will build a strong understanding of our existing product base and its components while helping to shape new platform iterations and clean-sheet designs.

Key Responsibilities · Design, Develop, integrate and debug software that runs onboard our UAV platforms. · Contribute to software roadmaps, derive features own the resulting implementation. · Work internationally maximise the commonality of the code base across all our UAS current and future. · Work as part of a team to rapidly deliver customer value. · Balance rapid, innovative development with the formal engineering rigour our sector demands. · Support field tests at one of our facilities – usually West Wales airport.

Qualifications, Experience & Commitments · Degree qualified in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar), or equivalent practical experience. · Experience in one or more embedded-focused languages such as C++ or Rust, including constrained subsets such as MISRA C++. · Experience in UAS design, operation and test. · Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude to accelerate development workflows. ·
Security Vetting:
Given the nature of our Defence contracts, all applicants must be eligible to hold, and willing to undergo the vetting process for, UK SC-level Security Clearance. ·
Travel:
Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel to TEKEVER sites (UK, Portugal, US and wider Europe) and, on occasion, to deployed operations worldwide.

Skills & Attributes · Experience in any of the following areas: IP-based networking; PX4/ArduPilot/MAVLink; autonomy; real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS; robotics frameworks such as ROS 2; Docker · Strong Linux skills, potentially including using tools such as Yocto to customise for new hardware platforms. · Algorithmic development skills, potentially including Autonomy, Machine vision, guidance, control or sensor fusion. · Ability to develop Tests and Test Harnesses, including Model/Software/Hardware in the loop (including simulation) to ensure maximum confidence in the software before committing to flight trials. · CI/CD development and deployment using tools such as CMake and GitLab CI. · Full software development lifecycle experience (Requirements, Architecture/Design, Implementation and Test) using tools such as git to manage artefacts. · Ability to consider cross cutting concerns – specifically safety, security and real time behaviours within the domain of UAS development. · Experience in Defence or other regulated industries, ideally working to standards such as DO-178C.

What we have to offer you: An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference. Salary commensurate with level of experience. Company pension contribution matched up to 10%.
25 days annual holiday + 8 Bank holidays. Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance. Salary sacrifice initiatives (EV Scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Tech Scheme)
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