Embedded Ada Software Engineer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is seeking an Embedded ADA Software Engineer for an initial 12-month contract. The position requires experience in Ada and a strong background in safety-critical software. Candidates with knowledge of Linux and design tools are preferred. This role involves participation in the entire software lifecycle, from requirement discussions to final software releases, emphasizing high standards of coding and documentation. The position may allow for a 4-day work week.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Ada.
• Solid background in safety critical software from defense, aerospace, rail, nuclear, or medical sectors.
• High standard of coding, process, and documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the entire software engineering lifecycle, from requirement discussions to qualification and software releases.

Skills

Ada

Safety critical software

Linux

Doors

UML

Tools

Doors

UML

Rhapsody

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.

Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software.

Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.

Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing.

Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).

Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description

We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of advanced maritime air defence systems.

Responsibilities

We work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases.

Skillset/experience required

Essentials:

• Experienced in Ada
• Solid background in Safety critical SW from Def, aero, rail, nuclear or medical sectors.
• The development is Safety critical, so a high standard of coding, process & documentation is required.

Good to have:

• Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot
• Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.