Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

Matchtech; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking senior software engineers to develop critical software for the Royal Navy's Combat Systems. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in the defense sector, and be proficient in high-level programming languages such as ADA and C++. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. Security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software engineering within the defence sector.
• Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role.
• Proven experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML).

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels.
• Understand all aspects of a software lifecycle and best practices.
• Integrate software-based systems in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.

Skills

Software Engineering

Communication

Mentoring

Education

STEM Degree

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian Toolset

Job description

Role:

To develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels. We need people with a software background who're able to learn our way of doing things 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 STEM degree or 1-2 years industry experience in Software development.

Essential:

• Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role.

• A understanding of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral)

• Proven experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)

• Excellent communication skills and experience with mentoring staff.

• Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language (e.g. ADA, C++, C#)

• Experience using a configuration management tool.

Desirable:

• Experience integrating Software based systems

• Experience supporting multiple complex programmes.

• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment

• Experience working in a defence project.

• Experience using requirements tools (e.g. DOORS)

• Experience with estimating for project bids

• Tracking using Earned Value Management

• Experience of Atlassian toolset

Security:

BPSS + SC + UK Eyes Only

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.