C++ Software Engineer

Softtest Pays; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Brisbane is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with NV1 security clearance. The role involves developing and enhancing software applications for mission control and telemetry, documentation, and operator training. Suitable candidates should have strong skills in C++ and related engineering tasks. This position may require travel to remote locations within Australia for field trials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a Software Engineering role.
• Current experience in specified languages and applications.
• Ability to document software and produce user guides.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Mandatory NV1 security clearance.
• Experience in a Research & Development setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of software applications.
• Develop plugins for visualization environments.
• Create test regimes for software reliability.
• Document software and train operators.

Skills

C++

Software Engineering

Documentation

Communication

Automation

Job description

Overview

Contract start 09 January 2023 to 12 months. The request seeks to engage experienced sellers who have capability to provide a minimum NV1 cleared Software Engineer to operate from DSTGs facilities in Eagle Farm, Brisbane.

About the Project

DSTG requires an experienced software engineering professional to support the development, updating and functional enhancement of a Launch Mission Ground Software Suite. The requirement for additional support has been identified in several specific areas. These are:

• Development, updating, and increasing functionality of applications for:

• - command and control of experimental payloads
• - processing and distribution of telemetry data
• - live display of telemetry data (received from payloads via Ethernet streaming)
• - automation of laboratory hardware.

• Development of plugins for the SIMDIS visualisation environment (C++).

• Development of test regimes to verify the stability and reliability of the software.

• Documentation of software, generation of user guides and training of operators in the use of developed applications.

• Development of Mission configuration maps (C) and software interfaces to communicate with sensors and devices on and off board experimental vehicles (C / VHDL).

The project scope also includes a field trial deployment to a remote location within Australia for a period of potentially up to several weeks.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission

1. Demonstrated success and recent (or current) experience in a Software Engineering role
2. Current and extensive experience in the specific languages and applications noted in the requirements document for this opportunity
3. Ability to document software, and produce user guides and deliver training for operators
4. Excellent communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders of varying backgrounds and skillsets
5. MANDATORY and CURRENT minimum NV1 security clearance
6. Experience within a Research & Development setting, particularly in relation to a flight test program

Required Skills

Sellers Maps Sensors Operators Interfaces Reliability Automation C++ C Security Documentation Research Software Engineering Communication Training