Full Stack Software Engineer - Industrial Automation

Full Stack Software Engineer - TypeScript / React | Start Up | Industrial Automation

We are looking for highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineers to join a fast-growing industrial tech startup focused on reinventing manufacturing. You will play a central role in building and scaling their proprietary platform, transforming factory operations in aerospace, energy, and other critical industries.

The company is focused on speeding up manufacturing for the scale-up companies shaping the future, from rockets and drones to satellites and nuclear energy. Currently running four small-to-medium software-driven factories across the UK and US, they are on track to expand to 25 factories by the end of 2026.

This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role for a generalist developer who thrives on real-world impact and has a strong sense of ownership. Experience as a founder, founding engineer, or working in aerospace and defence is highly desired.

What you’ll do:

• Architect, design, and develop critical systems for factory automation, real-time data processing, and user experience.

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• Own full-stack development across infrastructure, backend services, machine learning, UX, and real-time monitoring.
• Work directly with leadership to identify bottlenecks and build software solutions that improve factory operations.
• Deploy and iterate software rapidly on-site, integrating directly with production processes.
• Lead projects from conception to deployment, ensuring fault-tolerant systems in demanding environments.
• Optimize machine tool utilization and manage orchestration across multiple production facilities.

What they're looking for

• 2–6 years of full-stack software development experience, exceptions made for exceptional talent.

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• Strong programming skills, ideally in TypeScript and React, with experience in Postgres, AWS, Terraform, and DevOps.
• Ability to work independently in a high-autonomy environment.
• Experience translating operational challenges into impactful software solutions.
• Bonus: prior experience in startups, aerospace, defense, or as a founding engineer.

What they offer

• Full-time, on-site role in London (five days per week).
• Competitive base salary plus equity (typically ~0.5% for engineers with a few years’ experience, potentially >1% for exceptional candidates)

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• Opportunity to work on software that directly accelerates industrial operations in high-stakes environments.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

This is an opportunity to shape the software backbone of a company bringing manufacturing into the future, working closely with a small, experienced team with backgrounds in military, government, enterprise, and exited tech ventures.

Interested? Apply directly through LinkedIn, or send your CV to george@eu-recruit.com

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