Application Support Engineer

Saab UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a software engineer to design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs.

You will develop software for the next generation of underwater vehicles and maintain existing code, applying strong C++11 skills and knowledge of control systems, with exposure to web technologies for frontend components.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline or Software Engineering with industry experience.
• Strong C++ skills with C++11 knowledge.
• Experience in development of control software and solid software architecture understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for underwater robotics vehicles in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs.
• Support and develop the existing codebase and products, contributing to next generation underwater systems.

Skills

C++11

Control software

Software architecture

Web technologies

Frontend development

Education

Engineering or Software Engineering degree

Job description

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism.

You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience
• Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C++11.
• Familiarity in development of control software
• Solid understanding of software design and architecture
• Familiar with Standard Web Technologies
• Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.