Graduate Software Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale projects in naval and commercial platforms, focusing on automation systems. The successful candidate will be involved in developing, supporting, and documenting critical software infrastructure while gaining valuable experience in the full software lifecycle. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse, inclusive workplace, this position is perfect for recent graduates eager to advance their careers in software engineering. Join a forward-thinking team and make an impact in the engineering field!

Benefits

Hybrid working

Half day finish on Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Flexible health care extras

Employee assistance program

Professional registration with the IET

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Computer Science or related fields with at least a 2:1 grade.
• Experience in software development using C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the infrastructure for PMS automation systems.
• Participate in the full software lifecycle for control systems software.

Skills

Software Development (C, C++, Python)

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Equivalent Qualification (e.g., Apprenticeship)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title – Graduate Software Engineer

Job Location – Bristol, UK

Job ID – 18162

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol/Burgess Hill/Barrow provides warship automation systems through control and simulation solutions that are in service on Albion Class Landing Platform Docks and Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. More systems are being developed and delivered for Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates.

We are seeking an enthusiastic degree qualified engineer (or equivalent) to join a growing software engineering team. The successful applicant will receive exposure and experience working on large scale projects with opportunities to advance their career in the field of software engineering.

Please note applications for this role will close on Monday 13^th January. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Thursday 6^th February.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Hybrid working where possible – 60% onsite requirement over a month
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional registration with the IET (Engineers only)

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Help develop, support and document the infrastructure that PMS relies on.
• Work on all aspects of PMS automation for electrical, propulsion, ancillary (fluid) and auxiliary systems on naval and commercial platforms.
• Develop graphical interfaces, control sequences and configurable software components.
• Participate in the full software lifecycle for control systems software.
• Use both standard tools and proprietary software packages under the direction of senior software engineers.
• Produce and maintain software documentation ensuring full traceability of the software throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in reviews of software code, documentation and contractual internal/external design reviews.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• A degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or similar) with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience (e.g., Apprenticeship).
• Proficient IT skills in all standard Microsoft Office applications and some demonstrable experience of Software development (C, C++ or Python).
• Good communication skills to work as part of a dynamic development team.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.