oftware Engineer – Engineering Design & Manufacturing Platforms

We’re partnering with an innovative engineering firm at the forefront of additive manufacturing and material science. They’re building a suite of cutting-edge software platforms that support everything from alloy development to component design and quality assurance. This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile Software Engineer who’s passionate about applying their skills to real-world engineering challenges.

The Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, and developers working to accelerate innovation in advanced component design, especially in high-performance domains like microturbine engines and 3D-printed parts. Your work will span the full software development lifecycle: from gathering requirements and defining architecture, through to implementation, testing, and deployment.

You’ll help build and integrate tools for data analysis, simulation, component design, and automated workflows, contributing to platforms that bring together physical modelling, machine learning, and cloud-based compute infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining modules within several custom software platforms

• Supporting engineering use cases in areas like:

• Component and turbine design

• Material composition optimisation

• Additive manufacturing workflow automation

• Statistical quality control and production monitoring

• Wrapping internal and third-party tools into scalable software services

• Integrating modules into cloud-based infrastructure (AWS or Azure) using modern DevOps practices

• Working closely with mechanical, process, and aerothermal engineers to solve complex problems

• Participating in agile development cycles including user story generation and user acceptance testing

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A degree (2:1 or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or a related technical subject

• Strong programming skills in C++, C# or Python

• Sound understanding of object-oriented design principles and software best practices

• Experience with test-driven development and collaborative agile workflows

• A passion for applied science and solving technical challenges in engineering domains

• Clear communicator and team player with excellent problem-solving skills

• Self-starter with the ability to manage and deliver on long-term projects

Desirable:

• Full-stack development (ASP.NET Core, Blazor, React, TypeScript, WPF)

• Working with 3D geometry or FEA/CFD simulation tools

• Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and tools like Terraform

• CI/CD pipelines and containerisation

• Machine learning model development or agentic AI workflows

• Infrastructure automation and scalable deployment systems

• Mechanical design principles and turbomachinery fundamentals

Ideal for someone with 2–5 years of industry experience who enjoys working across disciplines and building software that makes a tangible impact on product design and manufacturing performance.

Salary, Benefits & Location

• Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)

• Location: Oxfordshire (Abingdon site, with in-person collaboration expected)

• Benefits:

• Equity participation scheme

• Competitive benefits package

• High-impact role in a fast-growing company with cutting-edge tech

• Flexible and collaborative working culture