Description
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.
Hourly Rate: The Company are offering excellent rates
Contract Duration: 6 months
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).
C++ Software Engineer Job Description:
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems to work with us to develop our evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
This is a very hands-on role, and requires the continued design and development of the Command & Control architecture, and the instantiations for future products.
Responsibilities:
This is a great role for someone with a passion for software development and its successful deployment in modern systems. You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies.
Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and responsive company.
We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers.
We maintain a high performing team culture.
Skillset/experience required:
A strong background in software, its realisation and system wide impact with strong problem-solving skills.
Our development is within C++ so previous experience in this is important. Experience in other languages such as Ada would be beneficial.
An ability to work across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills are needed
Software engineers that can bring experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our effectiveness and sustainability
You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development. The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential.
Knowledge of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems would be beneficial
Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ would be beneficial.
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