Senior Software Engineer

Our client, TKMS ATLAS UK, are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with skills in Java to work on the development of marine-based systems.

This job will be based out of TKMS ATLAS UK’s headquarters in Winfrith, Dorset. This position will need weekly on-site working, around 3 / 4 days on-site per week., Senior Software Engineer - Unmanned / Autonomous vehicles team

• Java development
• Working on unmanned, autonomous marine systems
• Customer facing role,
• Take ownership of work packages

Senior Software Engineer - User Interface team

• Java development
• User Interface design & development (JavaFx)
• Developing new product or taking existing ones and updating

• Proven ability to support software delivery
• Educated to Degree or equivalent level in a software engineering or related discipline
• Understanding of Autonomous systems, and their architectures
• Understanding of Military and Marine domain software development
• Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering & delivery lifecycles, and integration with project management principles and practise
• Experience of Software Engineering processes and tools
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to support
• Ability to work closely with end users to understand usage of software, and identify together where improvements can be developed

Primary Software Skills:

• Java
• Java Build Systems (e.g. Maven)
• ISO 9001
• Atlassian Toolset

Other Desirable Software Skills:

• HMI Development (e.g. JavaFX)
• GIS Development
• Communication interface design and development
• Control Systems
• Git version control
• UML

Behavioural requirements

• Ability to work well in a team environment, consisting of software engineers as well as engineers from other disciplines
• Interest in the development of future naval systems
• Appreciation of the usage of the end products in the field
• Desire to expand own knowledge base as well as sharing knowledge within the wider team
• Ability to work closely with those outside of the organisation, both end users and suppliers to meet and understand the requirements of the final product
• Willing to take a leading role in development, and represent the company in cross party workshops

Progression and personal development opportunities are available, flexible working and a generous pension scheme. TKMS ATLAS UK has a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures.