Senior C++ Engineer – Underwater Sonar Systems (Real‑Time)

Owen Thomas B Corp; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Underwater Systems seeks a Software Engineer to help deliver state-of-the-art sonar software for naval platforms. The role is based at the Manchester site with opportunities to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.

You will design, implement and test HCI, acoustic processing, autonomy and middleware components using industry-standard tools. A strong background in C++ and real-time systems is essential, as are good teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ experience of C++ on large scale /real time systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of Software configuration control principles.
• An ability to work as a member of the team.
• A desire to take responsibility for your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy.
• Develop our systems by working as a key member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget.
• Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained on both land and at sea.
• Build our strategy by working with the software management function to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working are developed.

Skills

C++

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering)

Tools

UML modelling

Linux & shell scripts

Continuous Integration

Requirements/Test management

Java

C

Software architectures

Agile methodologies

Job description

Thales Underwater Systems seeks a Software Engineer to help deliver state-of-the-art sonar software for naval platforms. The role is based at the Manchester site with opportunities to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.

You will design, implement and test HCI, acoustic processing, autonomy and middleware components using industry-standard tools. A strong background in C++ and real-time systems is essential, as are good teamwork and communication skills.