Airspace Software Engineer - Build Critical ATC

NATS; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NATS, the UK's leading air navigation service provider, invites an experienced software engineer to manage and work on work packages for development and maintenance of software components and systems. You will contribute to the development and support of NATS systems and report to a Software Engineering Manager.

The role requires design and implementation, activities in requirements capture, risk analysis, and producing feasibility reports; you will supervise junior staff, maintain lifecycle

Qualifications

• Minimum of an HNC or equivalent in computing/engineering/technology or related discipline.
• Structured engineering or software development training with demonstrable skills will be considered in lieu of the qualification.
• Knowledge of system and software development; desirable ATC systems experience; UNIX/Linux; C++.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for backend services and React for front-end development.
• Experience in work package management and staff communication; SFIA level 4 in programming/software development.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, design and implement changes to software components, aligning with customer requirements and schedule.
• Manage work packages for development and delivery within budget and schedule.
• Provide 3rd/4th line support for NATS software systems.
• Contribute to proposals through requirements capture, risk analysis, prototyping, and Feasibility & Options reports.
• Supervise and guide engineers assigned to a work package.
• Produce and maintain documentation across the development lifecycle, including software assurance.
• Provide expertise on commercial software and systems used by NATS and ensure efficient processes and tools.

Skills

C++

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

UNIX/Linux

Software development

Team leadership

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

APIs

React

Job description

NATS, the UK's leading air navigation service provider, invites an experienced software engineer to manage and work on work packages for development and maintenance of software components and systems. You will contribute to the development and support of NATS systems and report to a Software Engineering Manager.

The role requires design and implementation, activities in requirements capture, risk analysis, and producing feasibility reports; you will supervise junior staff, maintain lifecycle