Principal C/C++ Software Engineer

Ultra PCS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4 times annual salary in life assurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Sports and social club

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading developer in mission-critical equipment is seeking a Principal C/C++ Software Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ and embedded Linux. Responsibilities include defining requirements, coding custom solutions, conducting design reviews, and debugging. The role offers a supportive work environment with flexible working hours, competitive benefits, including 25 days of holiday and life assurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing C++ code for custom plugins.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and develop solutions.
• Ensure code meets internal standards and conduct reviews.
• Debug in embedded environments.
• Develop Verification and Validation strategies.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Embedded Linux proficiency

Graphical Frameworks (Vulkan, OpenGL, QT)

CI/CD workflows

Familiarity with debugging tools

Job description

Principal C/C++ Software Engineer – Ultra PCS

Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, fostering a safe working environment, a positive culture, and a commitment where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems by providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions are found in the latest military aircraft, vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles. We help ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve objectives, and keep moving forward.

Job Description

Ultra PCS seeks an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our team. The successful applicant will produce C++ code for custom plugins on our EAK GVA platform, distill requirements from customer interactions, implement verified robust C++ solutions under tight timescales, and author and perform verification and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define requirements, design, develop, and verify solutions across integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept.
• Write code to internal coding standards, ensuring high quality robust solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Debug in embedded environments.
• Develop Verification and Validation strategies and perform verification exercises.

Required Skills and Experience

• High proficiency in C++.
• High proficiency in Embedded Linux.
• Proficiency in Graphical Frameworks such as Vulkan, OpenGL, QT.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows, Git, containerised development environments, CI/CD.
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational skills with ability to collaborate in a wider team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Rust.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Benefits

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with options to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme – up to 7.5% employer contributions after 5 years of service.
• Sports and social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level, Full-time, Engineering and Information Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing.