Salary: £36,000 - 76,000 per year Requirements: SC Clearance required - all candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role Understanding of military systems, particularly maritime systems Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Ability to solve complex problems and critically review results and methods to ensure quality Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards Understanding of software configuration management Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders Proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas: Defence, Maritime, Rail Primary software/system skills: C++ / Visual Studio, UML / Enterprise Architect for system design Desirable skills: Sonar processing, Intel Threaded Building Blocks, Fortran, Signal Processing, Object Oriented Design, Algorithm optimisation/implementation Responsibilities: Apply a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to identify requirements and develop solutions Utilize software engineering tools and processes to ensure quality and efficiency in development Conduct critical reviews of results and methods to ensure compliance with standards Engage in continuous learning and development within defence and military contexts Contribute to system design using UML and Enterprise Architect as required Participate in problem-solving discussions and provide insights based on experience Technologies: Architect Fortran Security Sonar UML Visual Studio C++ More: We are a dynamic team offering a competitive market salary and hybrid working opportunities (3 days on-site, 2 from home) located in Dorset. Our focus is on the application of advanced software engineering within the Defence and military sectors. We value individuals with experience in relevant industry areas and provide a supportive environment for your professional growth. Due to the sensitive nature of our product, candidates must have recent experience in the Defence / Military industry or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance. last updated 5 week of 2026