Principal Software Engineer

Ultra I&C; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Maidenhead seeks a Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded and application software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++, embedded Linux, and software development processes. This position requires significant experience and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days holiday with option to buy extra 5 days

Pension Contribution

4 x Life Assurance Cover

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in embedded product development.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns.
• Knowledge of software testing and design for test.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop embedded/application software.
• Review and maintain software design.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

Skills

C and C++

Object-Oriented Design

Embedded Linux

Continuous Integration

Docker

Jenkins

Python

Agile

Systems Engineering

Software Development

Education

Degree in engineering/mathematics/science

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Company :

Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Cyber (UK) Business

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield find your place in the future of defense.

Cyber Business

Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Job Description

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic mechanical and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis design implementation test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components.

A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance and may act as project managers / formal mentors for junior staff.

Scope

Provide technical leadership and define architect design develop document and test embedded and / or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers within the Cyber UK Business Unit delivering multiple concurrent research development and production programmes ranging from tens of k to several m. Line management of up to 5 software engineers.

Responsible for / Key responsibilities

• Architect specify requirements design implement and test embedded and / or application software in accordance with the project software development process to ensure high quality and timely software deliverables.
• Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks
• Review and understand system design artefacts to enable the derivation of software requirements and architecture that meet the high-level system requirements.
• Design document review and maintain the software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA ensuring model can be used for accurate code generation as required.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development processes language standards and tools e.g. TDD / BDD Continuous Integration DevSecOps static and run-time analysis tools C standards and secure software development.
• Estimate time and effort required for software activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to the Software Community of Practice by proposing improvements in tools processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make the software development more efficient and effective.
• Actively contribute to and / or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements schedule and cost.
• Generate and review technical proposals and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort costs and risks for bids and proposals leading to contract awards.
• Mentors and coaches less experienced engineers; shares knowledge willingly and constructively.
• Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently chairs technical reviews for significant deliverables.
• May have between 0 and 4 direct reports.
• Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical / involved parties.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.
• SFIA Programming / software development : Level 2-4
• SFIA Programming / software development : Level 5

• Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development.
• Plans and drives software construction activities. Adopts and adapts appropriate software development methods tools and techniques.
• Measures and monitors applications of project / team standards for software construction including software security.
• Contributes to the development of organisational policies standards and guidelines for software development.

Role requirements

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).

Qualifications / skills required

Essential :

Degree in an engineering mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.

• Significant experience of at least one of the following;

Embedded product development (including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX QNX or Linux)

• Embedded Linux application kernel and / or driver development.
• C and C
• Significant experience of best practice software development processes / lifecycles
• Experience of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns such as SOLID
• Experience of software testing and design for test

Desirable :

Masters degree in an engineering mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.

• Rust
• Javascript
• Communications protocols e.g. TCP / IP
• Experience of using version control continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks
• Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices methodologies processes techniques and technology trends
• Experience of DOORS RSA Enterprise Architect UML and SysML

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including :

• Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme will writing and more
• Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We therefore do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application please email us at

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Continuous Integration,Docker,Jenkins,Python,System Design,Agile,C / C++,Go,Systems Engineering,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1