https://jobs.co.uk/job/autopilot-software-engineer-matchtech--8d7cdbba-2045-427c-8dfd-32074b89763d RSS feed for Autopilot Software Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:22:55 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/autopilot-software-engineer-matchtech--8d7cdbba-2045-427c-8dfd-32074b89763d https://jobs.co.uk/job/autopilot-software-engineer-matchtech--8d7cdbba-2045-427c-8dfd-32074b89763d Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:52:39 GMT Location: Hampshire | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Autopilot Software Engineer- Permanent - Hampshire (Hybrid)Role summary We''re hiring a full-time, permanent Autopilot Engineer based in Hampshire. The role is primarily on-site due to hardware and flight-test activity, with flexible hybrid working available. You''ll join an agile engineering team building safety-critical flight control software for an autopilot system, working from early requirements and feasibility through to on-site testing and real-world validation. What you''ll be doing Contribute to requirements capture, plus concept and feasibility studies Develop safety-critical flight control software to an exceptional reliability standard Support the test ecosystem end-to-end: automated unit testing through to on-site flight testing Maintain and (as required) fly the autopilot model aircraft test fleet Support issue identification, fault-finding and debugging across software and integrated systems What we''re looking for (essential) Professional embedded software engineering experience, including Embedded C/C++ Clear passion for the field, evidenced by personal/university projects alongside commercial experience Strong understanding of mechanics of flight and aerospace... Permanent