Principal Software Engineer

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At Blighter, we develop all the software required to use our range of radar products, from the radar’s onboard processing software to the external command and control. To deliver the capabilities that our next generation radars require, we are undertaking a program of extensive software development. This role takes a senior position in the development of our BlighterNexus radar command & control software, with a focus on the design and architecture of complex data processing, distribution, and display systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of both BlighterNexus and the radar software it interfaces with, and steer the development of major new Nexus features. The right candidate brings significant industry experience, and is looking to take ownership of significant product developments working with cutting-edge radar hardware. Key responsibilities Guide the design & development of major components of our radar command & control software. Design and develop software to aid integration with third party surveillance & security systems. Design and develop software to improve and enhance our users’ experiences. ‘Lead by example’ in the improvement of software engineering techniques and processes. Required Qualifications & skills Experience owning and leading project teams delivering significant software developments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 15+ years software development experience. Excellent understanding and experience of object-oriented software design with C++. Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team. Creative & analytic problem-solving skills. Effective at working directly with end customers & users. You should have some of the following Software based degree, or an engineering/science degree with software bias. Experience in the development of security/defence command & control (C2) software. Experience working with or knowledge of SQL databases. Knowledge and experience of effective UI design & UX best practice. Good understanding of real-time software design & development. Experience with embedded Linux and embedded software development. Mathematical and statistical analysis skills. 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