Principal Software Engineer
This is a pivotal technical leadership role within a rapidly growing consultancy. You will spearhead the design of complex digital twins and synthetic environments, providing high-level strategic advice on innovation to key UK defence stakeholders.
The essentials
1. Sole British nationality is required for this position.
2. At least 7 years of experience in software engineering
3. Proficient in C ++ and Unreal 5
4. Strong background in mathematical principles or statistical problem-solving within scientific fields.
Your package
A comprehensive private healthcare scheme and health cash plan
The work
5. Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of software solutions involving Wargames, Robotics, Autonomous systems, and Digital Twins.
6. Strategic Influence: Provide key advice on emerging techniques and innovation to a wide range of defence stakeholders.
7. Operational Management: Lead small delivery teams and oversee the line management and performance of engineering staff.
8. Commercial Growth: Coordinate bid management activity and author technical proposals to secure new projects.
9. Problem Solving: Apply advanced computational methods to tackle real-world challenges, developing novel approaches where standard tools fall short.
Your profile
10. A proven track record of managing stakeholders, including influencing and conflict management at a senior level.
11. Extensive experience with a variety of software modelling and simulation techniques.
12. Familiarity with videogame engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot) or event-based simulation.
13. Confident in navigating, understanding, and modifying large, varied codebases.
14. Educated to degree level in a STEM or computing discipline.
15. Willingness to travel across the UK to work at various client sites as required.
Benefits and balanceWe offer a package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
16. Pension Scheme: 7% employer contribution.
17. Time Off: 25 days annual leave.
18. Security: Life insurance coverage for peace of mind.
19. Health: Private healthcare and a health cash plan.
20. Discounts: Access to lifestyle and shopping discounts plus discounted gym memberships.
Location and setup
The role is based in Portsmouth with a hybrid working pattern of three days on site per week. You will join a small, agile team where your drive for rapid advancement is directly linked to the company's growth.
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