C / C++ Software Engineer

Certain Advantage; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in Filton is seeking a proactive C / C++ Software Engineer to develop next-generation Air Defence Systems. This hands-on role involves significant design and development of evolving software tools. The contract is for 6 months with a likely extension, with a hybrid work model of 4 days on site. Competitive pay rate of £65.00 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering and system-wide impact.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum.
• Experience of the entire software development process.

Responsibilities

• Continued design and development of new software tools and architectures.

Skills

C or C++ programming language

Collaborative approach

Experience with Cameo/Rhapsody

Experience with DDS middleware

Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems

Experience in software engineering

Experience in ontologies and Domain specific languages

Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• The continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products.

Qualifications / Skillset

• 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