Embedded Ada Software Engineer

Certain Advantage; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Stevenage is looking for an Embedded ADA Software Engineer for an initial 12-month contract. This role involves developing and testing Real Time Embedded Software in ADA on a PowerPC. Candidates should have strong experience in ADA and embedded systems, with a focus on reliable and high-performance software development. The role is mainly onsite with a potential 4-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language.
• Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC.
• Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a PowerPC.
• Testing the embedded SW.
• Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing.

Skills

ADA Programming Language

Embedded Software Development

Testing Embedded Software

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

DOORS

Debuggers

Probes

Logic Analysers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Overview

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

Contract Details

Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella)

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).

Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview

Responsibilities

• Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a PowerPC
• Testing the embedded SW
• Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms
• Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Documenting the SW

Qualifications

• Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software
• Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC
• Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Experience of DOORS
• Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML
• Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis
• Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation