Software Engineer (Cameo/Rhapsody) - Bristol - 65 per hour (Umbrella)
12-month contract SC clearance required Fully onsite 4-day week available
A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team in Bristol. You'll be working on cutting-edge tools and software architectures that support the next generation of Air Defence Systems.
This is a hands‑on role in a highly technical environment. You’ll develop new engineering tools, work closely with CI/CD pipeline teams, and help shape the way complex systems are designed, integrated and verified. If you enjoy solving problems, improving engineering workflows and working across disciplines, this is a great opportunity.
What you'll be doing
* Designing and developing new software tools and architectures used across major defence projects.
* Working closely with CI/CD specialists to integrate your tools into automated pipelines.
* Explaining how tools should be used and monitoring their effectiveness across engineering teams.
* Supporting the full software lifecycle, from requirements and design through to integration and testing.
* Collaborating with systems engineers, software engineers, integration teams and project leads.
What you'll need
Essential
* Strong experience with Cameo or IBM Rhapsody (mandatory).
* Solid background in C or C++ development.
* Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
* Understanding of DDS middleware and real-time operating systems.
* Familiarity with safety-related standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or IEC 61508.
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Docker.
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multi‑disciplinary project teams.
Nice to have
* Exposure to ontologies or domain‑specific languages.
* Knowledge of defence or aerospace environments.
Contract details
* Location: Bristol (fully onsite)
* Clearance: Active SC clearance required to start
* Duration: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
* Rate: 65 per hour (Umbrella)
* Working pattern: Standard onsite working or optional 4‑day compressed week
* Interview: One‑stage virtual panel
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