Junior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to develop innovative training solutions for naval platforms. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale projects, contributing to the development and modification of simulation models and software components. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, the position provides exposure to the full software lifecycle while adhering to company processes. The company values a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you're eager to learn and passionate about automation system development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Half day finish on Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Flexible health care extras

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Degree and minimum 2 years related experience or 5 years without a degree.
• Familiarity with graphical modelling and software programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop training solutions for naval platforms and modify simulation models.
• Participate in the full software lifecycle and maintain documentation.

Skills

Graphical Modelling Techniques

Python Programming

C Programming

C++ Programming

Presentation Skills

PC Skills (Documents, Spreadsheets, Databases)

Education

Degree in Engineering

5 years of related experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

MatLab

Job description

Job Title – Junior Software Engineer (Simulation)

Job Location – Bristol, Portchester, Burgess Hill, UK

Please note, we do require you to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (up to 3 days per week on average)

Job ID – 17552

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol/Burgess Hill/Barrow provides enduring, robust and cutting-edge Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) for the UK Royal Navy sub-surface and surface fleets, notably current Astute submarine and Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, in-build Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.

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. The applicant shall have worked in a professional engineering environment, be familiar with engineering processes and possess a strong appreciation of software development.

Please note, this is not a software coding/development type of role.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Hybrid working where possible – We do require you to be on-site 60% of the time across the month (up to 3 days per week on average)
• 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

What the role will involve

The key responsibilities of the role are shown below:

• Work on all aspects of the development of training solutions for electrical, propulsion, ancillary and auxiliary systems for naval platforms
• Develop and modify simulation models and configurable software components
• Participate in the full software lifecycle
• Use both standard tools and proprietary software packages under the direction of the Software Manager
• Produce and maintain software documentation ensuring full traceability of the software throughout the lifecycle
• Participate in the full software lifecycle for simulation software adhering to company process and procedure
• 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:

• Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.
• Familiarity with graphical modelling techniques such as MatLab preferred
• Familiarity with software programming – Python, C or C++ would be advantageous
• Eagerness to learn and interest in all aspects of automation system development
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent PC skills for documents, spreadsheets and databases

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many 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.

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