C# Software Engineer

Meritus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a C# Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role requires proficiency in C# and C++, and an active SC Clearance. Candidates will support the development of advanced defence systems and work in an agile environment. Hybrid working is offered, with the first 3 months on-site.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Valid UK-only passport needed.
• Ability to work from high-level view into details.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced defence systems from initial concept to in-service support using simulation technologies.
• Collaborate with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design simulation components.
• Work as part of an agile team to develop simulations of real equipment.
• Follow software development practices including continuous integration and unit testing.

Skills

Proficient in C#

Proficient in C++

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Excellent verbal communication

Presentation skills

Written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows

Knowledge of Linux

Distributed simulation standards

Web services development

Datalinks and interfaces knowledge

System integration principles knowledge

Job description

C# Software Engineer - 12 Months - INSIDE IR35 - STEVENAGE - UP TO £65ph - SC CLEARANCE - HYBRID WORKING - FIRST 3 MONTHS ON SITE

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's leading weapons manufacturer for the recruitment of a C# Software Engineer on a 12 month contract (Inside IR35). Candidates need an active SC Clearance, and due to the sensitivity of the work, a valid UK-only passport.

Overview of department

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we 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 initial concept through to in-service support and training using simulation technologies including digital twins and emulators.
• The role works 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 industry standards.
• The role works as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, with mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
• The approach to software development includes configuration control, continuous integration, continuous delivery or deployment and unit testing with test‑driven development.

Skillset / Experience required

• Proficient in C# / C++
• Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Ability to work from a high level/system view into technical detail
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems (non‑essential)
• Distributed simulation standards / protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node.js or similar) with military communications and datalinks
• Datalinks and interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of system integration principles and processes