Platform Software Engineer - Tech Services - On Prem V05139

Matchtech; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Platform Software Engineer to design and maintain software for complex aerospace systems. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and requires a strong background in C/C++ or Python. This position offers a competitive rate of £55 per hour, providing an opportunity to contribute to innovative defence and aerospace projects.

Benefits

Work on high-profile defence projects

Collaborate with industry-leading engineers

Competitive PAYE rate of £55 per hour

Opportunity for innovation

Qualifications

• Strong background in C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with embedded or real-time systems.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software for complex aerospace systems.
• Perform software integration, debugging, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Platform Software Engineer - BAE Systems, Warton

Location: Warton, Lancashire

Contract Type: Contract

Pay Rate: £55 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software for complex aerospace systems.
• Perform software integration, debugging, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Support software reviews, configuration control, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with BAE Systems engineering and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with embedded or real-time systems.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with DO-178, MIL-STD, or similar defence/aerospace standards (desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join

• Work on high-profile, cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Competitive PAYE rate of £55 per hour.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation at one of the UK's top engineering organisations.