Senior Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Ayr; On-site; GBP 48,098 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in embedded control and display systems. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software, engaging closely with engineers to develop complex systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Software Engineering, experience with various programming languages, and practical knowledge of embedded software development. This role includes a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in C, C++, C#, or Ada.
• Practical experience in embedded software and test solutions.
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Complete software requirements, detailed design, and implementation.
• Perform testing at desktop and target hardware levels.
• Generate software-level safety requirements for certification.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Ada

Embedded software development

HMI design

Safety-critical software

Education

Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

GNAT

Greenhills AdaMulti

DOORS

UML

Artisan

Statemate

Rhapsody

VAPS

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Control & Display Systems

Location: Ayrshire, Scotland – Onsite

Salary: £48,098 – £57,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Are you a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and safety‑critical software? This is your opportunity to work on world‑class defence and aerospace products, supporting the design, development, and testing of advanced control and display systems in a growing and collaborative team.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for completing allocated software requirements and delivering high‑quality, robust software across the full software lifecycle. You’ll work closely with systems and test engineers to enable the development of complex, real‑world embedded systems, ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards. You’ll also contribute to the production of technical documentation, participate in peer reviews, and report progress to team leadership while supporting hazard analysis and system safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete allocated software requirements, detailed design, and implementation
• Perform testing of completed functionality at both desktop and target hardware levels
• Generate software‑level safety requirements and hazard analyses to support system certification
• Produce accurate technical documentation, maintaining traceability between design, code, and test results
• Participate in peer reviews and provide feedback to colleagues and leadership
• Accurately report on progress and issues to the team

Your Skills & Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering / Computer Science
• Strong software engineering skills with solid foundation in C, C++, C#, or Ada and associated development environments (e.g., GNAT, Greenhills AdaMulti)
• Practical experience of developing embedded software and test solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including requirements capture (e.g., DOORS) and design (e.g., UML, Artisan, Statemate, Rhapsody)
• Experience in HMI design and graphics software (e.g., VAPS)
• General aerospace or defence domain knowledge and interest

What’s on Offer

• Excellent pension scheme and employee share plans
• Extensive range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts
• Eligibility for an annual incentive

If you are interested in submitting an application, apply directly here or send your up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail] to discuss further quoting the reference below.

Reference: AMC/DB