Salary: £78,000 - 78,000 per year Requirements: A strong background in software engineering and system-wide impact Experience working in Java Collaborative and open approach to development Ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development Experience across the entire software development process Familiarity with requirement authorities and automated target integration Knowledge of new tools, techniques, and approaches for process improvement Experience in other programming languages such as Ada Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems Understanding of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or IEC61508 Responsibilities: Develop solutions for next generation Air Defence Systems Design and develop new and evolving software tools and architectures Instantiation of software for upcoming products Ensure safety, performance, and dependability of products Collaborate with team members to maintain progress and quality of development Technologies: Ada Java More: We are a world-class defence organization based in Bristol, dedicated to developing innovative Air Defence Systems. Our team prides itself on its strong reputation for safety, performance, and dependability. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a compressed four-day work week and opportunities for overtime. This is an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for ongoing, long-term work. We welcome proactive Software Engineers who take initiative and are committed to continuous improvement. last updated 11 week of 2026