Role Overview
Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries.
We have an exciting 12 month placement opportunity in our Software Engineering and Digital Teams for an undergraduate currently studying for a degree in a relevant STEM subject. This placement will be at our head office in New Malden, Surrey.
The role will involve experiencing what it is to be a Software Engineer through active participation in our ongoing projects, working alongside industry experts. As part of the Project Team, through interactions and work, you will be exposed to the different disciplines that make up the team, from internal customers in the Product Line Management Team, right through to the customer facing Service Team.
Along with your fellow Placement Students you will also have opportunities to work on side projects that will utilise and grow your skills, whilst completing and delivering tasks that will progress activities within the department. You will ultimately have the opportunity to learn how full lifecycle product development works in the real-world, allowing you to gain an understanding of the various development processes involved, and what it means to work as a team towards a common goal through your collaboration with the wider Engineering and Digital Teams.
To support your growth and ability to achieve your goals, you would have access to various forms of training and learning. This can include anything from knowledge transfer sessions with subject matter experts within the team, to more formal training sessions or workshops that may be geared towards understanding how to perform certain tasks, understanding process, or how to use certain tools. We fully expect you to put into practice skills you have learnt on your course so far, and once complete take back your experiences into the final years of your course.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Work on full life-cycle software development.
2. Supporting diagnosis and correction of software issues experienced in the field.
3. Participate in AGILE-based development.
4. Participate in code reviews and regular team meetings.
5. Liaise with System Test regarding progress of development tasks
At the end of your placement you will also perform a final placement presentation to select members of the Sperry Marine HR and Engineering Teams
About You
6. Good analytical skills and experience of code and design review for large projects.
7. Understanding of multi-threaded and distributed applications, preferably with an understanding of network protocols.
8. Currently studying a relevant STEM subject for this role type
9. Familiarity with Windows desktop applications developed in C# (C++ or Java experience acceptable).
10. Advantageous: Knowledge of.NET environment Knowledge of Windows Forms Knowledge of TCP/IP & UDP protocols
11. Excited by working for a Global Company with a great reputation in the marine industry
12. Wants to participate in building world-class products for marine navigation
13. Values joining a highly experienced and professional team of software developers
14. Wants to see products in action by participating in sea trials not just the lab
15. Can work in a multi-disciplinary Product Development environment
16. Security clearance and right to work in the UK required
If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you’d love to do, we can’t wait to hear from you! And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic.
About Us
With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.
People are at the heart of everything we do. Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to delivering for our customers, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, and investment in your future development.
We know everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.
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