Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer
Language: English (UK)
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.0 hours per week
Schedule Type: Full Time
Sector: Defence

We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of equipment at both system and sub-system levels. This is a diverse role involving work on multiple vehicle platforms and systems, including both new developments and the maintenance of legacy applications. The position also involves specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.

• Design and implement software solutions that meet both contractual and cost-effective design requirements.

• Support the system design process by helping to allocate functionality effectively across the system.

• Assist with software and systems validation, including the creation of test tools, schedules, integration plans, and technical reports.

• Contribute to task planning and estimation activities.

• Stay informed on relevant technical developments and apply this knowledge to ongoing projects.

• Manage personal workload to meet project timescales and deliverables.

• Perform self-verification and peer reviews to ensure the quality and completeness of work.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related subject.

• Proficiency in object-oriented C++ (version 17 or later) and knowledge of design patterns.

• Understanding of UML/SysML.

• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.

• Experience developing both new software and maintaining legacy systems.

• Background in software verification and testing.

• Strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of other programming languages such as C, C#, Java, and scripting languages.

• Understanding of integration and testing with target hardware.

• Experience with DDS or Ethernet-based communication systems.

• Cross-platform development for Windows and Linux.

• Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio 2022, CMake, and Git.

• Experience with CANbus, MilCAN, J1939.

• Issue tracking tools (e.g., YouTrack, Jira).

• Experience with databases like MariaDB/MySQL.

• Familiarity with libraries and frameworks like Boost, XML, JSON, Qt6, and cryptography.

• Experience writing unit tests (e.g., using GoogleTest).

• Prior work in a regulated environment such as Defence is an advantage.