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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Synergize Consulting Ltd
- **Location:** Reading, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £166,400
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/job/802086772/software-engineer/

## About the Role

* **SECURITY CLEARED** SC Software Engineers with proven software engineering experience within the aerospace, aircraft, aviation or flight systems industries, or a closely related engineering environment.
 * Experience working with complex software systems, ideally within safety-critical or mission-critical applications.
 * A strong understanding of software engineering principles and structured development processes.
 * The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, autonomous systems and advanced aerospace capabilities.

## Description

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a background in aerospace, aviation, aircraft or flight systems?

We're seeking talented engineers to join a major Defence prime on a significant MOD programme at the forefront of AI, autonomous drones and next-generation aerospace engineering.

This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering capabilities within a complex defence environment, working on technology that is helping shape the future of autonomous systems and aerospace innovation.

The role

You'll bring your software engineering expertise to a technically challenging programme, contributing to the development and integration of software within sophisticated aerospace or defence engineering environments.

We're particularly interested in professionals who understand the demands of complex, safety-critical or mission-critical systems and can apply their experience to innovative engineering programmes.