C# Software Engineer

Morson Talent; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a C# Software Engineer based in Stevenage to support the development of advanced weapon systems. The role includes designing and developing simulation components in synthetic environments using C# and C++. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in both C# and C++, excellent communication skills, and experience with agile development methodologies. This position includes an initial 3-month on-site period with potential hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# / C++ programming languages.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced defense systems.
• Design and develop simulation components in synthetic environments.
• Collaborate with mixed discipline engineers in an agile team.

Skills

C#

C++

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Windows OS

Linux OS

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Written communication

Job description

Overview

C# Software Engineer — Location: Stevenage or Bristol, Full time on site initial 3 month period, then hybrid working. Duration: 12 Months initial. SC Clearance Required. Rate: £65 ph Umbrella.

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result 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.

Responsibilities

• The role supports the development of the world’s 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.
• Work 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

Key Skillset

• Essential:
• 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

• Desirable:
• 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