C# Software Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a C# Software Engineer on a 12-month contract to join a defence simulation project. The role is based in Stevenage or Bristol with 3–4 days onsite per week, offering an hourly rate of £65 via Umbrella inside IR35.

You will contribute to the development of advanced simulation systems from concept to in-service support, using C#, C++, and integration simulations in a heterogeneous agile team. Strong communication and cross-system understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# and C++.
• Experience with Visual Studio or Eclipse.
• Able to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Distributed simulation standards (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node.js).
• Practical knowledge of system integration principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of defence simulation systems from concept through to in-service support using simulation technologies.
• Collaborate with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components in C# and C++ for end-to-end weapon system representations.
• Work in a heterogeneous agile development team to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
• Follow development practices: configuration control, CI, CD, and unit testing with TDD.

Skills

C# programming

C++ programming

Node.js

JavaScript

Web services

System integration

Communication

DIS/HLA/DDS

Tools

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Windows

Linux

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a C# Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months.

Role:

C# Software Engineer

Location:

Stevenage or Bristol, 3-4 days onsite

Hourly Rate:

£65 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

Clearance:

SC required to start - UK Eyes Only due to project

Hours:

37 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

The role support the development of the worlds 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 systemsNon-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