C / C++ Software Engineer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation based in Bristol is seeking a C / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor for an initial 6-month contract, likely to extend. The role is onsite for 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday). The successful candidate will be involved in developing solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems, requiring strong software engineering skills in a collaborative environment. Offering £65 per hour, with overtime paid at ‘time and a quarter’.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with system-wide impact.
• Experience working with Cameo/Rhapsody.
• Collaborative approach to development with teamwork ability.
• Experience in the full software development process.
• Familiarity with new tools and techniques for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for next-generation Air Defence Systems.
• Design and develop new software tools and architectures.

Skills

Software engineering background

Experience with Cameo/Rhapsody

Team collaboration

Experience in software development process

Familiarity with new tools and techniques

Experience in C or C++

Knowledge of DDS middleware

Understanding of Real Time Operating Systems

Familiarity with DefStan 00-55

Familiarity with DO-178C

Familiarity with IEC61508

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).

Rate: £65.00 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’

Location: Bristol

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).

Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview

Job Description

The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing 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 new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.

Skillset / Experience required

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience of working work with Cameo/Rhapsody
• Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
• Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
• Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
• Experience in ontologies and Domain specific languages
• Experience in C or C++ programming language
• Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508