C++ Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company specializing in aerospace, defence, and security is seeking a skilled C++ Engineer. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative software applications, collaborating within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality integrated solutions. Candidates will engage with various engineering teams and must pass security clearance checks.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ development required.
• Experience in Defence/Aerospace domain preferred.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and integrating high-quality C++ code.
• Collaborating with systems and test engineering teams.
• Implementing technical improvements to enhance capability.

Skills

C++

C

Embedded Software

Object-Oriented Design

Requirements Engineering

Leading and motivating others

MATLAB

Microservices

Containerisation

Job description

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sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Company overview:

Join our client's dynamic and innovative team, a leading technology company at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions specialising in aerospace, defence and security. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated C++ Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our software applications. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a strong background in C++ development, we want to hear from you!

Experience in Defence / Aerospace domain knowledge is an advantage, but we welcome candidates who have led or been part of teams delivering high-quality software test systems.

What will a typical week look like?

• Delivering and integrating high-quality C++ code
• Collaborating with systems and test engineering teams on technical solutions
• Implementing technical improvements to enhance capability
• Leading and influencing development approaches considering design principles, modularity, reuse, best practices, and toolchains

Skills for the role are listed below; however, we prioritize behaviors and experience over specific tools or languages, so use this as a guide, not a strict requirement:

• Leading and motivating others
• C++ / C / Embedded Software
• MATLAB
• Microservices
• Containerisation
• Object-Oriented Design
• Requirements Engineering

Due to the nature of the work, this role is fully in-office, requiring candidates to commute to Newcastle city centre.

Candidates must pass security clearance checks, which require:

• Having spent the last 5 consecutive years living in the UK