Software Applications Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
What you will be part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
The Role:
To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism.
You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products.
Qualifications and Skills:
A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience
Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C++11.
Familiarity in development of control software
Solid understanding of software design and architecture
Backend server design/structure
Familiar with Standard Web Technologies
Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages
Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.