Software Development Engineer (Control & Autonomy)

farnborough, england, United-Kingdom • Posted May 31, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: farnborough, england
Posted: May 31, 2026
Category: IT & Technology
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Role Description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 19303

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Software Development Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you’ll work with advanced technologies alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

The Role

As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering autonomy solutions that support complex military aviation systems, helping shape the future of crewed and uncrewed operations.

Day-to-day, you’ll take ownership of technical work packages, contribute to research and development activities, and support the integration and testing of autonomy and control technologies from concept through to live trials.

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