C# Software Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence contracting firm is seeking a C# Software Engineer to support the development of advanced defence systems. You will collaborate with an agile team to design and develop simulation components. Strong proficiency in C# and C++ is required, along with excellent communication skills. This position is based in Stevenage and offers a hybrid work model post-initial training.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# / C++.
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems is non-essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced defence systems.
• Design and develop simulation components in a synthetic environment.
• Work within an agile development team.

Skills

C#

C++

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Continuous Integration

Test Driven Development

Job description

Role

C# Software Engineer

Location

Bristol or Stevenage – 3 or 4 days onsite per week after the first 3 months

Hours

37 per week

Clearance

Full SC required to start. UK Eyes Only due to project

Hourly Rate

£65ph via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you'll be doing

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!