Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist seeks a Senior Engineer to develop software for the Royal Navy's Combat Systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong software background, particularly in ADA and C++, and experience in the defence sector. This role involves significant responsibilities, including leading decisions in software development and mentoring staff. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Security Clearance.

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

• To develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels.
• Experience integrating Software based systems.
• Experience supporting multiple complex programmes.

Skills

Software

ADA

C++

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian toolset

Job description

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++

Important

Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience