Company: National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
Skills: Software Programming (C++, Python)
Experience: N/A years
Education: Software Engineering
Employment type: Full time
Location: Southampton, England, UK
Within MARS you will find our Submersible Glider team, and we’re looking for a Glider Software Engineer to provide software, engineering and operation support to that team. The successful candidate will be a practical software engineer who is also willing to undertake most aspects of glider and USV operations including piloting, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fieldwork. The Glider group operates TWR Slocum Gliders, Kongsberg Seagliders, and Waveglider USVs. Our Gliders are piloted via the NOC web based Command & Control (C2) system providing a common interface to different flavours of Glider and our fleet of AUVs (ALR & A2KUI vehicles). The successful candidate will be able to use their software skills & experience to work with the C2 development team to understand the C2 system and interface to the C2 APIs for operations delivery. They will also use their software skills to work with the rest of the Glider team of engineers to integrate new sensors and enable new behaviours.
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Company details
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community whose focus is on improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.
We have a rich history dating back to 1949, and our future has never looked more exciting as we aim to be the world’s most innovative oceanographic institution.
Requirements & Summary
The Marine Autonomous and Robotic Systems (MARS) group at National Oceanography Centre develops, operates and maintains the UK’s marine science robotic fleet. The fleet consists of AUVs, subsea gliders, unmanned surface vehicles, ROV and Towed Underwater Vehicles. We operate our systems worldwide, deploying our research equipment in both the Arctic, Antarctic and the deep oceans in between. Our systems have surveyed, photographed and sampled the oceans around the world. The focus of the team’s work is to support the marine scientist community and commercial customers in their efforts to understand the ocean, and to monitor the associated resources.
Within MARS you will find our Submersible Glider team, and we’re looking for a Glider Software Engineer to provide software, engineering and operation support to that team. The successful candidate will be a practical software engineer who is also willing to undertake most aspects of glider and USV operations including piloting, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fieldwork. The Glider group operates TWR Slocum Gliders, Kongsberg Seagliders, and Waveglider USVs. Our Gliders are piloted via the NOC web based Command & Control (C2) system providing a common interface to different flavours of Glider and our fleet of AUVs (ALR & A2KUI vehicles). The successful candidate will be able to use their software skills & experience to work with the C2 development team to understand the C2 system and interface to the C2 APIs for operations delivery. They will also use their software skills to work with the rest of the Glider team of engineers to integrate new sensors and enable new behaviours.
This is an operational role and the successful candidate will be required on occasion to work away from home during field operations and out of hours whilst piloting (appropriate overtime payments will be provided). It may also require some seagoing time on Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and other ships.
The NOC has pioneered the development of marine autonomous systems for many years. You can find more information on our website: https://noc.ac.uk/technology/technology-archive/autosub-development.
About you
We are looking for someone who has software experience at a software engineer or research software engineer level wishing to move into the Glider / USV field. We are looking for people with a practical approach to software, and willing to undertake most aspects of glider and USV operations including piloting, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fieldwork.
The ideal candidate will have strong software skills, being proficient in one or more programming languages, and while a specific programming language is not required, being open to learn other languages is a must (we mainly work in C++ and Python). The work will require involvement in a wide range of technologies, from embedded systems to web-apis, so previous knowledge is advantageous (while not a must).
Although it would be an advantage if you have experience of glider software, we would also welcome applications from other experienced software engineers wishing to work in the Glider field.
Why the NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, flexible working conditions and an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.
Some of the benefits we offer include 28 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, a competitive basic salary and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.
The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. We support opportunities for further training and development.
Our commitment as an employer
The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation, and has signed up to the Athena SWAN charter principles to take action to address gender equality.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07955 851648.
Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and assessment criteria.
