Software Engineer, Advanced Composites

Our client, a leader in advanced composite manufacturing, automated lay-up systems, and next-generation materials engineering, is expanding its London engineering team. They are seeking talented Software Engineers with experience in composites, manufacturing automation, or materials-driven engineering environments.

This role sits at the intersection of software, robotics, and high-performance composite structures, contributing to systems used across aerospace, automotive, defence, and clean-tech sectors.

You will develop control systems, automation software, simulation tools, and data-driven manufacturing platforms used in composite production. Working closely with mechanical, materials, and process engineers, you’ll deliver robust, high-performance software for real-world manufacturing environments.

• Develop and maintain software for automated composite manufacturing systems
• Build control algorithms for robotic lay-up, curing, trimming, and inspection processes
• Integrate software with sensors, machine vision, PLCs, and industrial hardware
• Create simulation, modelling, and optimisation tools for composite structures
• Support R&D projects involving new materials, resins, and fibre-placement technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-specific solutions
• Contribute to testing, validation, and continuous improvement of production systems

• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or C#
• Experience in manufacturing systems, automation, robotics, or industrial software
• Understanding of composite materials, lay-up processes, or materials engineering
• Familiarity with control systems, real-time software, or embedded development
• Ability to work on customer-driven engineering projects

• Experience with PLC programming
• Knowledge of finite element analysis, simulation, or optimisation tools
• Exposure to machine vision, sensor fusion, or data acquisition systems
• Background in aerospace, automotive, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing

• Work on cutting-edge composite manufacturing innovations
• A collaborative, engineering-focused culture
• Opportunities to influence next-generation production systems
• Career progression across software, automation, and R&D
• Competitive salary + benefits