Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential defense technology organization seeking a Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer to join their London team. This position is critical to deploying advanced autonomous systems onto unmanned platforms, bridging the gap between research and real-world operations.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong systems thinking and the ability to thrive in fast-paced test environments. You'll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and systems engineering, ensuring mission-critical autonomous systems function reliably in the field.

Location: London
Travel: Approximately 30-40% annually to test sites, customer locations, and integration events

Responsibilities

• Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across compute hardware, sensors, and control interfaces
• Own build, configuration, and validation processes for flight-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility and mission readiness
• Provide on-site support during live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and time-critical troubleshooting
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in both lab and field environments
• Manage flight data collection and post-mission analysis, collaborating with engineering teams to refine system behaviors
• Work closely with autonomy, guidance/navigation/control, systems, and test teams to deliver and validate mission-critical functionality
• Develop tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight test reliability, and overall team efficiency
• Support documentation and system-level validation required for certification, airworthiness, and defense compliance

What We're Looking For

Required:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree (or equivalent practical experience)
• Typically 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5+ years with a Master's; or 4+ years with a PhD
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with familiarity in real-time operating systems
• Strong Linux development skills and experience with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics
• Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks such as ROS or DDS
• Hands-on experience supporting flight demonstrations or live exercises
• Experience with simulation tools and environments for testing and validation
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of troubleshooting and optimizing system performance
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary environments

Preferred:

• Direct experience with unmanned aerial systems or flight test campaigns
• Familiarity with autonomy software stacks, flight control systems, or guidance/navigation/control pipelines
• Competence in sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up
• Experience developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing
• Comfortable interfacing with defense stakeholders during field events or technical reviews
• Experience with UCI and OMS Standards

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are aligned to UK market standards for this level of experience and responsibility.

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