Software Systems Engineer

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

An opening has become available in the Robotics and Remote handling Team at Amentum for an enthusiastic and eager to learn Software Systems Engineer. The successful applicant will join a growing team of engineers who specialise in developing, building and deploying robotic systems for solving clients’ challenges such as maintenance and inspection activities in challenging environments across a number of industrial sectors. Primarily responsible for supporting the UK Nuclear fleet, the robotics team have also provided robotics platforms for Space, Defence, Road, Rail and Critical Infrastructure.

The key focus of the role is to provide low level software capability required at the heart of robotic and mechatronic systems.  As part of the robotics software team the successful candidate will work on exciting R&D projects alongside other engineers and receive a mix of formal training and mentorship from more experienced members of the team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of robotic and mechatronic systems for range of industrial applications.

• Work alongside colleagues and collaboration partners to innovate and develop best in class solutions to new and novel challenges.

• Support implentation of solutions where required both within the UK and overseas.

• Liasion with other associated departments / organisations both within and outside Amentum.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Experience with software development (C, C++) including for embedded devices (Arduino, Pico).

• Experience with communication interfaces (e.g. serial, i2c, can).

• Familiar with networking (e.g. TCP/IP, DDS, Websockets).

• Familiar working with hardware (e.g. robots, motor control, sensors).

• Familiar with software development processes (e.g. git).

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact Gillian.Calderwood@global.amentum.com