Software engineer

Job Summary

This role requires a proactive software engineer to design and develop Command and Control architectures and instantiations for future products. The engineer will work with cutting‑edge technologies in European missile systems, focusing on safe, secure, and reliable software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain command and control architectures.
• Ensure software meets safety, security and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics and software teams.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle from requirements to integration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with system‑wide impact.
• Experience working in C++.
• Experience with software architecture models.
• Collaborative, open approach to development and ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of real‑time, multi‑threaded applications.
• Experience across the full software development process, from requirements to integration and testing.
• Experience with new tools, techniques and approaches to improve processes.
• Experience in other languages such as Ada.
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, IEC 61508 and MISRA C++.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience). Pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution. 25 days paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years; an additional day at 10 and 15 years. Paid overtime opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks. Health, dental and eye care cash plans. Access to private medical insurance options. Various employee support programmes and holiday purchase options.

Security Clearance

British citizenship (or dual UK nationality) and British citizenship required. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).