Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole / primary nationality.
Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4/5 days per week and is on a secure site where SC clearance is needed.
We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join one of our leading defence clients, delivering innovative solutions to provide an end-to-end representation of the weapon system!
This is a hands‑on Software Development role, you will be working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider project team, developing synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building.
The team are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrates real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing team on exciting projects and to grow your own skills within the business.
Skill and Experience
* A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments / simulation components.
* A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving.
* You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in the Defence or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.
* Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
* Exposure to real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) would be advantageous, however it is not crucial.
Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out and apply.
Company Benefits
* Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).
* Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
* Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
* Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
* Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development.
Company Details
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