Description
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The department are looking for someone with skills in any of the following; C, C++, C# or ADA.
Hourly Rate: The Company are offering excellent rates
Contract Duration: 6 months initially and then ongoing thereafter
Security Information: Please Note you must be eligible for SC Security Clearance (unfortunately due to security restrictions for this role, the candidate will need to be a British National with no dual nationality and must have resided in the UK for at least 4 of the past 5 years).
Software Engineer Job Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team experiencing significant growth and who are responsible for developing software facilitating testing across the whole of the product portfolio. We invite you to apply to join a team with a great balance of new ideas and in-depth experience which promotes a highly dynamic working environment. In this role you will be Working with a wide range of teams to deliver test software capability;
Overview of department:
The UK Test Systems team is a multi-disciplined dynamic, focused and agile team of about 100 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Solution design, including hardware, software and Embedded Real Time systems. It's a great place to learn about the company's entire product range.
Responsibilities:
* Designing and producing software solutions to test world leading complex products.
* Working with a wide range of teams to deliver test software capability.
* Facilitating the testing of products from early concept to production.
Skillset/experience required:
* We are looking for self-motivated, adaptable and proficient software engineers with a range of the following attributes:
* Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions is desirable. We will also consider someone with solid software engineering experience and a keen interest in test solutions.
* Strong ability to write software in C/C++; experience with C# and Scripting languages would be an advantage to our future strategy.
* Proven experience in the development and maintenance of Ada software
* Proactive and able to take ownership of the software development.
* Knowledge of electronics measurement techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
* Experience using software configuration management tools and techniques.
* Understanding of communications and serial interfaces such as RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553.
* Experience of developing Real Time software is an advantage
Experience and Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a software related role, ideally in a Defence or Aerospace contracting environment.
Experience of developing Real Time software is an advantage
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