Senior Software Engineer

Ultra; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra-PCS is seeking a talented C/C++ Software Engineer with experience in embedded software development to join their dynamic team. The role involves the full software development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to code reviews on various platforms. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in C/C++, embedded Linux, and CI/CD workflows, while also possessing strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4 times annual salary)

Flexible benefits package

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Sports and Social club

Supportive working environment with team events

Qualifications

• High proficiency in C and C++ with experience in embedded software development.
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot) and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, produce software architecture, develop test specifications, perform coding, debugging, and testing.
• Conduct design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Real-time software design

CI/CD workflow

Debugging tools

Communication

Job description

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Description

Ultra-PCS is seeking a talented C/C++ Software Engineer who has experience in embedded software development, passionate about learning software and keen to join dynamic team.

Ultra PCS is a leader in providing solutions for aerospace and defence systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. We are searching for a dynamic highly skilled Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be expected to derive requirements, produce software architecture, develop test specifications, perform coding, debugging and testing on a variety of platforms from microcontrollers, to asymmetric multi-processor systems. You will participate in all phases of full software development lifecycle. This role will suit a self motivated developer who is keen to take on a new challenge and who has a variety of programming languages and keen to learn new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

• Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept.
• Coding to internel coding standards and ensuring high quality robust solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Debugging in embedded environments.

Required Skills and Experience

Technical Expertise:

• High proficiency in C and C++ and cross compiling and debugging on embedded targets.
• Embedded Linux knowledge (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Proficiency in real-time software design and RTOS concepts.
• CI/CD workflow. Experience with Git, Containerised development environments, CI/CD
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of Rust
• Experience with aerospace systems or similar high-reliability domains.
• Familiarity with other safety-critical standards (e.g., ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248).
• Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates m ust be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.