Overview
Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain DV level security clearance.
Working: This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours and potential for a compressed working week.
Overview
This is an open opportunity for Software Engineers at all levels - from early-career professionals to experienced Senior and Principal Engineers. We're actively hiring across a range of projects and teams, so whether you're looking to grow your skills or lead technical strategy, we want to hear from you.
As a Software Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas matter. You'll contribute to the design, development, and deployment of software across a range of platforms-from embedded systems to cloud-based architectures. Depending on your experience, you'll take on responsibilities that span from hands-on coding to architectural leadership and strategic planning.
Main responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using languages such as C++, C, Rust and more.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and DevOps engineers.
Engage in full software lifecycle activities: requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Contribute to or lead the development of CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker).
Optimise software for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
For senior/principal levels: define technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex projects.
Experience needed:
Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
Experience of at least one of the following;
Embedded product development (including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux)
Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development.
C and C++
Experience of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
Experience of software testing and design for test
Experience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks
Desirable:
Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Military or Aviation support environments.
Python, JavaScript, node.js
Communications protocols - e.g. TCP/IP
Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles
Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA
Knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends
Experience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML
If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
Company Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
Annual Bonus
Private Medical Cover
25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
Pension Contribution
4 x Life Assurance Cover
Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
Company Details:
Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1 National Security, across a growing and thriving sector?
The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt!
A reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!
Brand new site for 2023! Onsite Café, Free parking, Table Tennis and more!
Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression!
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