C++ Software Engineer (12 month contract)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Edinburgh. This role involves developing cutting-edge software for defense and aerospace projects, requiring expertise in C++, OOD techniques, and agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the European Common Radar System and furthering their career in a high-stakes industry.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in full software lifecycle.
• Experience in using C++.
• Familiarity with agile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop new capabilities and maintain features using UML and C++.
• Deploy software to multi-core or distributed platforms.
• Follow design standards RTCA 178C and coding standards MISRA C/C++.

Skills

C++

UML modelling

Object Oriented Design

Agile techniques

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C++ Software Engineer (12 month contract), Edinburgh

Client: CBSbutler

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

C++ Software Engineer (12 month contract)

• Edinburgh (onsite role)
• Initial 12 month contract

Are you interested in developing real-time embedded software for one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for the European Common Radar System (ECRS), then we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for experienced C++ Software Engineers to join our well-established software community as the Radar programmes grow and enter a crucial phase, developing complex functionality.

What you’ll do as a C++ Software Engineer:

• Utilise your skills in UML modelling and C++ to develop new capabilities and maintain existing features within an IBM Engineering Rhapsody modelling environment
• Work alongside systems and hardware engineers to deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
• Work to airborne software design standard RTCA 178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++.

While we understand that the perfect candidate doesn't always exist, we really need the following experience:

• Industry experience in the full software lifecycle.
• Current or past industry experience in using C++
• Experience in OOD (Object Oriented Design) techniques.
• Working and delivering software using agile techniques such as Scrum, and tooling such as Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket / Gitlab.