Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer - Naval Systems

Chess Dynamics Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension 5% matched

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Bereavement support

Life assurance

Job summary

Chess Dynamics Ltd. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Naval Systems to design, develop and maintain real-time embedded software for naval applications.

The role involves collaborating with systems, mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions and ensure software health and fault management. The candidate will work in a team environment, with hybrid / flexible working arrangements in the UK, and may require access to naval vessels for certain activities and

Qualifications

• Strong degree in a related discipline.
• Extensive experience writing C/C++ real-time embedded software.
• Experience developing user interfaces.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing existing software applications.
• Experience with serial communications and networking.
• Experience with developing Windows applications using C#/.NET.
• Familiarity with version control systems (SVN, GIT) and Jira/Confluence.
• Experience with unit testing tools and static code analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications from concept design, requirements definition, detailed design, and coding.
• Work with Systems, Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics engineers as part of a team to ensure project success.
• Maintain oversight of all software requirements and issues for a project.
• Develop robust software with fault management, fault reporting and health status of applications.
• Produce, maintain documentation including interface control documentation and fault code lists.
• Assist integration, commissioning, and problem resolution activities; occasional attendance onboard naval vessels.
• Understand customer needs and translate to project requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Technical Authority and Quality team to identify risks and solutions.
• Communicate developments to engineering team and support monthly project reviews.

Skills

C/C++ RT embedded

UI development

Problem analysis

Software maintenance

Serial communications

Networking TCP/UDP

VxWorks OS

C#/.NET

SVN/GIT

Jira/Confluence

Unit testing / static analysis

Education

Degree in related discipline

Job description

Chess Dynamics Ltd. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Naval Systems to design, develop and maintain real-time embedded software for naval applications.

The role involves collaborating with systems, mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions and ensure software health and fault management. The candidate will work in a team environment, with hybrid / flexible working arrangements in the UK, and may require access to naval vessels for certain activities and