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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Autonomy Solution Architect - **Company:** Kraken Technology Group Ltd - **Location:** Fareham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), SONAR (Symantec), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Automated Information System (AIS), Safety Critical Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Lidar, GNSS - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a30e776a18c5a1eb ## About the Role Essential * Experience architecting and delivering autonomy, robotics, maritime, aerospace, automotive or other safety-critical systems. * Strong systems engineering and systems architecture expertise. * Proven experience translating stakeholder and operational requirements into technical solutions. * Experience defining modular architectures, APIs, interfaces and software integration strategies. * Practical experience integrating software, sensors, networks, compute platforms and physical systems. * Experience with simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), testing and field trials. * Understanding of safety engineering, assurance, evidence generation and configuration control. * Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence stakeholders. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Degree qualified, or equivalent experience, in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline. * Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance. * Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas. Desirable * Experience with autonomous marine systems or uncrewed vehicles. * Knowledge of maritime navigation and COLREG-aware behaviours. * Experience with ROS 2, DDS or similar robotics frameworks. * Experience with radar, EO/IR, AIS, GNSS, lidar, sonar or sensor fusion technologies. * Knowledge of MBSE, SysML and digital engineering approaches. * Experience with C++, Python and modern software development practices. * Understanding of functional safety, defence assurance or cyber security frameworks. * Chartered Engineer status, INCOSE certification or similar professional accreditation. * Existing UK Security Clearance., Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks., If you're passionate about autonomy, systems architecture and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you., * Have you been a resident of the UK for over 5 years? * What is your salary expectation and notice period? * Do you have experience architecting and delivering autonomy, robotics, maritime, aerospace, automotive or other safety-critical systems? * Do you have experience with autonomous marine systems or uncrewed vehicles? ## Description * Owning and developing the architecture for Kraken's autonomy stack, including onboard systems, mission management, communications, simulation environments and Remote Operating Centres. * Defining system interfaces, APIs, data models, telemetry architectures and non-functional performance requirements. * Translating customer missions, operational needs and product priorities into technical roadmaps and deliverable capability increments. * Leading architecture decisions across software, autonomy, communications, safety and cyber security domains. * Developing concepts of operation, Operational Design Domain assumptions and technical solution options. * Defining and governing virtual integration, simulation and testing environments. * Leading verification and validation activities throughout the system lifecycle. * Ensuring traceability from requirements through testing, defects and release recommendations. * Managing technical integration with suppliers, partners and third-party technologies. * Supporting integration, commissioning, sea trials and operational deployments. * Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and raising systems engineering capability across the organisation. ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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