Location
Fareham
Posted
June 24, 2026
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Job Description
Principal Software Engineer
Location: Fareham
Permanent – Full Time
Flexi Working
£70,000 - £90,000
Our client is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced autonomy capabilities for unmanned systems. This hands‑on, R&D‑driven position involves shaping how autonomous vehicles think, plan, and behave in real-world environments.
You’ll work across mission frameworks, guidance, behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and AI‑enhanced autonomy, taking concepts from early experimentation through to reliable, production‑ready deployment. This role also provides technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of high‑level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
Design, implement and optimise algorithms for path planning, obstacle avoidance, and mission autonomy.
Build robust autonomy software using C++, Python, ROS2, DDS, and ...
Location: Fareham
Permanent – Full Time
Flexi Working
£70,000 - £90,000
Our client is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced autonomy capabilities for unmanned systems. This hands‑on, R&D‑driven position involves shaping how autonomous vehicles think, plan, and behave in real-world environments.
You’ll work across mission frameworks, guidance, behaviours, obstacle avoidance, and AI‑enhanced autonomy, taking concepts from early experimentation through to reliable, production‑ready deployment. This role also provides technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of high‑level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles.
Design, implement and optimise algorithms for path planning, obstacle avoidance, and mission autonomy.
Build robust autonomy software using C++, Python, ROS2, DDS, and ...