Embedded ADA Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Ada Developer for a critical role in maritime missile command and control systems. This full-time position, based in Bristol, offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the defense sector. You will be involved in the complete software engineering lifecycle, ensuring high standards of coding and documentation due to the safety-critical nature of the projects. With a flexible work pattern and potential for extensions, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, perfect for those passionate about technology and defense.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ada programming and safety-critical software.
• Strong background in defense, aerospace, rail, nuclear, or medical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire software engineering lifecycle.
• Discuss requirements with the Systems team and release software.

Skills

Ada programming

SC clearance

Safety-critical software knowledge

Tools

Doors

Dimensions

UML/SysML/Mascot

Linux

Job description

Job Title: Ada Developer for Maritime Missile Command & Control

Location: Bristol only

Job Duration: 12 months (likely to be extended), with possibility for extensions

Work Pattern: Full-time onsite, uplift schedule, open to 4 days compressed workweek, including flex/shifts/weekends

Pay Rate: £68 UMB inside IR35

Overview of Department

We work on cutting-edge technology in European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products. The System Software department handles command and control software for land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for next-generation maritime air defence systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirements with the Systems team to qualification and release of software.

Essential Skills & Tools

• Experience in Ada programming
• SC cleared
• Strong background in safety-critical software from defense, aerospace, rail, nuclear, or medical sectors
• High standards of coding, processes, and documentation due to safety-critical nature

Preferred Skills

• Experience with formal design methods and tools such as Doors, Dimensions, UML/SysML/Mascot
• Experience developing Linux and networking applications