Embedded Software Engineer

Line Up Aviation; West of England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation seeks an adaptable Embedded Software Engineer for a defence-focused project in Bristol. You will develop real-time embedded software on Linux, using Rhapsody UML and C++ within a multi-threaded environment and contribute across the software life cycle.

The role is on-site, 6-month contract, 37 hours per week, inside IR35, with security clearance required to start. You will work in a mid-sized software team, perform unit and integration tests with target hardware, and use JIRA

Qualifications

• Significant experience with real-time software using C++.
• Experience with Rhapsody UML or similar tool.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with hardware testing.
• Proven ability to develop software to requirements and ICDs.
• Familiar with DOORS and configuration management tools (RTC/EWM).
• Knowledge of Python / Ada / FreeRTOS beneficial.
• Proactive, adaptable, and strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time software on Linux using C++ and Rhapsody within multi-threaded applications.
• Write unit and functional tests; conduct hardware integration testing.
• Follow project planning and project quality processes.
• Use JIRA for project management and issue tracking.
• Work in a lab environment running software on target hardware.

Skills

C++

Rhapsody UML

Unit testing

Python

Communication

Tools

DOORS

RTC/EWM

JIRA

Job description

Our client is a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking an adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing Software team in Bristol. As part of their growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest mission-critical defence systems. You'll be developing critical missile control software, contributing across the full Software Development Life Cycle. You will work as part of a medium-sized team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Pay: up to £70 per hour via Umbrella

Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6-month contract

Location: Bristol - onsite

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: Security Clearance required to start

Responsibilities

• Development on Linux of Embedded Real-Time software using Rhapsody & C++ in a multi-threaded Application to software requirements & ICDs.
• Writing unit/functional tests and conduct integration testing with the target hardware.
• Adhering to the agreed Project Planning and Project Quality processes.
• Use JIRA for project management and issue tracking
• The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware.

Requirements

• Significant experience of developing and debugging Real time Software applications using C++.
• Considerable experience of Rhapsody UML or other model-driven development tool.
• Extensive experience in developing functional and integration tests as well as simulation and hardware testing.
• Proven experience of developing and testing software to requirements and ICD's.
• Competent with MS Office tools/DOORS, for reviewing and updating technical documentation.
• Working understanding of configuration management tools such as RTC/EWM.
• Knowledge of Python / Ada / FreeRTOS would be highly beneficial.
• Due to the nature of this project the right behaviours are important; can-do attitude, proactive & adaptable and strong communicator.