Senior Software Engineer

Hensoldt; Enfield; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

HENSOLDT UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Enfield to own design and development from specification through verification. You will deliver software for new products and enhance existing solutions, adhering to best engineering practices and project timelines.

You will collaborate with customers and suppliers, guide junior staff, and ensure robust test and maintenance of software for radar-related products. A relevant degree and strong C++ skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Excellent understanding of C++ in professional software development.
• Experience in taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions using good engineering practice.
• Support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• Provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• Act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Conhecimentos

C++

Software development lifecycle

English communication

GUI/UX or HCI

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Formação

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Ferramentas

Visual Studio 2022/2026

Descrição da vaga

Job Scope

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the whole or an assigned portion of a design from preliminary specification through to verified software. The Senior Software Engineer provides expert knowledge of software design, test and verification

Job Functions

• To use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
• To support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• To provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• To act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Experience:

• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Experience of taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) desirable.

Qualifications

• A good degree in a relevant subject.

Employee Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

In case you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruiting Team: [e-mail] Find out more about HENSOLDT and our jobs: www.hensoldt.net/career.