C++ Software Engineer (12 month contract)

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and aerospace sector is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Livingston, UK. The role involves developing real-time embedded software for innovative radar systems and requires strong proficiency in C++, OOD, and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ in an industrial setting.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• Industry experience across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software for defense and aerospace.
• Utilize UML modeling and C++ in an IBM Engineering Rhapsody environment.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers for software deployment.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Design

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

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

Client: CBSbutler

Location: Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

C++ Software Engineer (12 month contract)

• Location: Edinburgh (onsite role)
• Initial 12 month contract

Are you interested in developing real-time embedded software for a cutting-edge defence and aerospace project in the UK? If you are excited about developing software for the European Common Radar System (ECRS), we want to hear from you!

We are seeking experienced C++ Software Engineers to join our established software community as the Radar programmes grow and enter a crucial phase, developing complex functionalities.

Responsibilities include:

• Utilising UML modelling and C++ to develop new capabilities and maintain existing features within an IBM Engineering Rhapsody environment.
• Collaborating with systems and hardware engineers to deploy software on multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
• Adhering to airborne software design standards RTCA DO-178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++.

Required experience:

• Industry experience across the full software lifecycle.
• Proficiency in C++ within an industrial setting.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• Experience delivering software using agile methodologies such as Scrum, and tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or Gitlab.