Principal Robotics Software Engineer AUV s ROV s Harwell Hybrid £70,000pa plus share scheme and benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate robotics Software Engineer to join a game changing company who has a pipeline of robotic AUV, ROV and UAV products which are going to be brought into existence and to market in the next couple of years. If you re passionate about robotics and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this one is not to be missed. MARS is recruiting an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced software for next-generation underwater unmanned platforms. This role will play a pivotal part in driving autonomy, perception, and mission-critical software for submersible robotic systems. Candidates must be British Citizens or lived in the UK for 10 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design, and development of software for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), leveraging ROS/ROS 2 and other robotic middleware. Oversee integration of a wide array of sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, Doppler velocity logs, IMUs) and actuators into robust, modular control frameworks. Guide the implementation of autonomy algorithms, including SLAM, path planning, adaptive control, and real-time obstacle avoidance. Direct the development of real-time systems ..... full job details .....