C++ Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering consultancy seeks an experienced C++ Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge embedded software in a state-of-the-art air combat environment. This role requires a strong background in embedded systems, compliance with software standards, and familiarity with agile working practices to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with UML and C++ (11 onwards) is essential.
• Full software development lifecycle experience required.
• Knowledge of airborne software design standards RTCA 178C.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using RTOSs like VxWorks or embedded Linux.
• Work alongside firmware and hardware engineers.
• Adhere to airborne software design standards and coding compliance.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C++

Agile Methodologies

RTOS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

Job description

Location: Edinburgh - On-site 4+ days/week

Role Type: Contract – Initial 6 months+

Our client, an established aerospace engineering consultancy firm, require an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team and software community.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge embedded software in a state-of-the-art air warfare domain.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the C++ Software Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the C++ Software Engineer will include:

• Develop embedded software, using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
• Deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms
• Work alongside firmware and hardware engineers to develop working embedded solutions
• Use C++ and other scripting languages
• Work to airborne software design standard RTCA 178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++

What experience you need to be the successful C++ Software Engineer:

• Full software lifecycle including: Requirements Management, Design, Implementation, Test and Integration
• UML and C++ (11 onwards is essential)
• Working and delivering software using agile techniques such as Scrum, and tooling such as Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket / Gitlab
• Experience of RTCA 178C DAL C Design Assurance or similar.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom