Senior Software Engineer

Dorchester, England, United Kingdom — TKMS ATLAS UK

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not possible
Job field:Software Engineering
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/09/30
Job number:40836
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Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking for an interesting job opportunity?

Our client, TKMS ATLAS UK, are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with skills in Java to work on the development of marine-based systems.

This job will be based out of TKMS ATLAS UK’s headquarters in Winfrith, Dorset. This position will need weekly on-site working, around 3 / 4 days on-site per week.

Required Knowledge, skills and qualities

  • Proven ability to support software delivery
  • Educated to Degree or equivalent level in a software engineering or related discipline
  • Understanding of Autonomous systems, and their architectures
  • Understanding of Military and Marine domain software development
  • Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering & delivery lifecycles, and integration with project management principles and practise
  • Experience of Software Engineering processes and tools
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to support
  • Ability to work closely with end users to understand usage of software, and identify together where improvements can be developed

Primary Software Skills:

  • Java
  • Java Build Systems (e.g. Maven)
  • ISO 9001
  • Atlassian Toolset

Other Desirable Software Skills:

  • HMI Development (e.g. JavaFX)
  • GIS Development
  • Communication interface design and development
  • Control Systems
  • Git version control
  • UML

Behavioural requirements

  • Ability to work well in a team environment, consisting of software engineers as well as engineers from other disciplines
  • Interest in the development of future naval systems
  • Appreciation of the usage of the end products in the field
  • Desire to expand own knowledge base as well as sharing knowledge within the wider team
  • Ability to work closely with those outside of the organisation, both end users and suppliers to meet and understand the requirements of the final product
  • Willing to take a leading role in development, and represent the company in cross party workshops

There are currently positions within two teams:

Senior Software Engineer - Unmanned / Autonomous vehicles team

  • Java development
  • Working on unmanned, autonomous marine systems
  • Customer facing role,
  • Take ownership of work packages

Senior Software Engineer - User Interface team

  • Java development
  • User Interface design & development (JavaFx)
  • Developing new product or taking existing ones and updating

About TKMS Atlas UK

Progression and personal development opportunities are available, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
TKMS ATLAS UK has a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full UK SC level Security Clearance.

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Safety & Health

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

Compensation and Salary

Fair compensation & retirement provision

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

Diversity and Inclusion

Collegiality & Diversity

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

Professional Development

Development & Growth

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

Creative and Innovation

Creative freedom & culture of mistakes

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

Onboarding and Training

Individual Onboarding

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

Company

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides itself on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture. As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme. The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Submit application

Have you found your dream job? Then apply directly online through our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt – also check your spam folder.

Step 2

Review of your documents

Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please give us some time – you will definitely receive feedback.

Step 3

Selection process

You have convinced us? Then we invite you to an aptitude test or a comparable selection procedure. Show us what you are capable of – we are looking forward to seeing you.

Step 4

Assessment test (depending on profession)

For some vocational training occupations and dual study programs, an additional test is required. You will be informed in good time and receive all the information you need.

Step 5

Personal conversation

If everything goes well, we will invite you to a job interview. Here we will get to know each other better – and you will learn everything about your possible entry at TKMS.

Notes on application

In no time, you have submitted your online application to TKMS. As long as the job advertisement is posted on our career page, you can apply.

We conduct the interviews online or on-site. You will receive detailed information during the application process.

For more information about TKMS, our products, and locations, you can find it directly on our company website.

We wish you good luck with your application!

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