C++ Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defence contractor based in Bristol seeks a C++ Software Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves developing software for mission-critical systems, requiring strong C++ skills and knowledge of Rhapsody UML. You will work onsite 4 days a week. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant defence projects in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development using C++.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Familiarity with software integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for mission-critical defence systems.
• Ensure software quality by integration testing and validation.
• Collaborate within a dynamic software team.

Skills

Strong C++ knowledge

Knowledge of Rhapsody UML

Competent with MS Word

Experience of RTC/EWM

CUDA experience

Job description

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a 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).

Details

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

Responsibilities

The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol.

Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.

The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected.

Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool.

Developing current software requirements.

The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware.

Developing software in on controlled Software environment.

Qualifications / Skillset

• Strong C++ knowledge
• Knowledge of Rhapsody UML
• Competent with MS Word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation.
• Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial
• CUDA experience would be beneficial