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. The Role 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. Key Responsibilities

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

Skills & ExperienceEssential

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

Desirable

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

What Our Client Offers

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