SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Job Description

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEADPERMANENT / COULD BE CONTRACTGLASGOW BASED / HYBRIDROLEOwns the software architecture for the integrated platform (the role is an engineering architects role NOT a process architects' position) - the real-time kill chain from sensor through fusion and fire control through engagement. Sets the technical direction for the whole software pillar. Defines modularity and standards so the team that builds around them can deliver coherent product over multiple iterations.PROVEN ABILITY / ESSETIAL SKILLSTrack record of architecting real-time multi-component software systems in defence, aerospace, robotics, or autonomyStrong C++ background, fluency in real-time discipline, deep middleware experience (DDS, ROS2, or equivalent)Has led software teams of 4-8 engineersArchitectural decision-making credibility — has owned the build-vs-buy, language, middleware, real-time OS choices in past rolesComfortable working with hardware-software boundariesDESIRABLESSpecific defence DEW or sensor systems experienceML/AI inference deploymentFPGA awareness (not necessarily depth)TPBN1_UKTJ