Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer - Software for a 12-month contract in New Malden. The role involves developing software for the Royal Navy's Combat Systems. Candidates should have strong software engineering experience, particularly in the defence sector, and proficiency in ADA and C++. Excellent communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software engineering within the defence sector.
• Proficiency in ADA, Embedded C/C++, and potentially C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels.
• Lead decisions in a software development role.

Skills

Software

ADA

C++

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian toolset

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17.05.2025

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Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS - 12 month contract - New Malden - £67.47ph UMB or £50ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Software, ADA, C++

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Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

Role:

To develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels. We need candidates with a strong software background who are eager to learn our processes and become our next senior engineers.

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience in software engineering within the defence sector
• Proficiency in ADA, Embedded C/C++, and potentially C#
• Experience with large systems rather than small applications
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices
• Either a STEM degree or 1-2 years industry experience in Software development
• Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role
• Understanding of all aspects of a software lifecycle and familiarity with software lifecycle models (e.g., waterfall, Agile, Spiral)
• Proven experience using high-level design methodologies (e.g., UML)
• Excellent communication skills and mentoring experience
• Experience with at least one high-level programming language (e.g., ADA, C++, C#)
• Experience using a configuration management tool
• Experience integrating software-based systems
• Experience supporting multiple complex programmes
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
• Experience in a defence project
• Experience using requirements tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Experience with estimating for project bids
• Tracking using Earned Value Management
• Experience with Atlassian toolset

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