Role Purpose: An exciting opportunity as a Software Engineer for Naval Systems in an established, expanding electro-optics specialist organisation with a global footprint. Chess Dynamics is a leading design & manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our product range delivers capability to the Naval, Land and Security sectors with cutting -edge technology and services, ensuring innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities: Development of software applications from concept design, requirements definition, detailed design, and coding Working with Systems, Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics engineers as part of a team to ensure project success Maintaining oversight of all software requirements and issues for a project Develop robust software with particular attention to fault management, fault reporting and health status of applications Produce, maintain related supporting documentations (interface control documentation, input to user manuals, fault code lists and actions) Work with customers to assist integration, commissioning, and problem resolution activities, sometimes on-site Understand the customer’s technical needs and concept of operations and feed this into wider project requirements Work with the Project Manager, Technical Authority and Quality team as required to identify risks, issues, solutions, and opportunities Ensure significant developments and actions are communicated to relevant personnel in the engineering team, and providing technical input to the project manager to allow them to generate and maintain the project plan and monthly project review packs Skills & Experience Essential Strong degree in a related discipline Experience of embedded software design and good general appreciation of associated hardware Experience of developing user interfaces Desirable Embedded software/firmware: Extensive experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications Experience of VxWorks Serial communications:Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422/UART Use of source control, particularly SVN and GIT Use of Jira and Confluence for software requirements and task capture Experience of using unit testing tools and technologies Static code analysis Windows/User interfaces: Visual Studio C/C++ and C# Low latency programming techniques Networking (TCP/UDP) Personal Attributes Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail The ability to work independently when required A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills A resilient and adaptable approach at all times Work life balance: 37.5 hour working week Lunchtime finishes on a Friday Hybrid / flexible working arrangements 28 days annual leave Christmas closure Holiday purchasing scheme Benefits: Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5% Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing Regular sports and social activities Gym membership discounts Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings). Recruitment referral bonus scheme Excellent learning & development opportunities Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.