Defense Software Engineer: Prototyping to Production

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology start-up in the defence sector is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop prototype and production software. The role requires a strong background in software engineering with Python, and project experience with hardware integration. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and be UK residents for the past 5 years. This position is fully onsite, located just outside Cambridge, and offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required, ideally with postgraduate qualifications.
• Proven project experience in software development for hardware.
• Must be eligible for security clearance; UK residency for 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype and production software for defence applications.
• Integrate software with hardware including sensors and control devices.

Skills

Software engineering using Python

Machine Learning exposure

Embedded systems experience

Aptitude for new technologies

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics

Job description

A growing technology start-up in the defence sector is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop prototype and production software. The role requires a strong background in software engineering with Python, and project experience with hardware integration. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and be UK residents for the past 5 years. This position is fully onsite, located just outside Cambridge, and offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside additional benefits.