C# / C++ Software Engineer

Certain Advantage; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contracting firm is seeking a C# / C++ Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves developing simulation components for advanced defense systems within a hybrid work model. Candidates should have experience with C# and C++, and work effectively in an agile team. This position offers competitive rates and opportunities for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using C# and C++.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to work in an agile development team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation components for weapon systems.
• Collaborate with Project Leads and Simulation Architects.
• Integrate products and create visualizations.

Skills

Proficient in C# / C++

Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills

Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are happy to consider candidates with a mixture of C# and C++ or someone with just C# experience.

Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer

Rate: £65.00 per hour

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.

Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.

You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.

Our approach to software development includes

• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test driven development

Skillset / Experience Required

• Proficient in C# / C++
• Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Non-essential

• Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar)
• Military Communications, Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes