Senior Software Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence and aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Rochester (Hybrid). This role involves developing embedded software for military and commercial platforms, with a strong focus on specifications, safety-critical development, and technical decision-making. Candidates should have a solid background in software engineering, particularly in real-time systems and C/C++. Excellent opportunities for career growth are available in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Scientific/Engineering.
• Significant experience in C/C++.
• Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of embedded software and associated documentation.
• Requirements analysis, design, integration, and validation.
• Peer review and technical guidance.

Skills

Software Engineering

C/C++

Software Architecture Design

Embedded Software Development

Real-Time Operating Systems

UML

Education

Degree in Scientific/Engineering environment

Tools

UML modelling tools

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

Git/Subversion

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

• Rochester (Hybrid)
• 60,000 - 80,000 - Depending on experience and skills

We support a range of commercial and military platforms, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, ground vehicles, human-machine interfaces, and power management. Our systems operate in more than 100 countries with 25 air forces, 30 manufacturers and 280 airlines. Around 1,500 professionals work here, all focused on delivering innovation and outstanding customer responsiveness. We are a rapidly growing and successful part of one of the world's leading defence, security, and aerospace companies!

What you'll be doing - Senior Software Engineer

• Development and implementation of embedded software, peripheral drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces and associated supporting certification documentation
• Requirements analysis and definition, System/Software Architecture/Design, Modelling and Simulation, Systems/Software Integration, Verification and Validation, Safety Critical Development techniques
• Peer review and technically guide the work of others, produce size / re-use estimates, reliably estimate your own work
• Liaise with customers on technical issues, define processes/procedures, perform design review assessments, and make sound strategic technical decisions within your area of responsibility/expertise

Your skills and experiences - Senior Software Engineer

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment
• Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++
• Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques
• Extensive experience of developing embedded software for bare metal systems or with Real-Time Operating Systems
• Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment

Desirable:

• Experience in UML for software design in EA, Rhapsody, or integrity Modeler
• Experienced with software modelling tools such as Simulink or SCADE
• Experience of scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python
• Knowledge of Scrum / Agile development
• Working knowledge of Git/Subversion or other configuration management
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, experience of socket programming
• Experience of Real-Time Operating Systems - such as Wind River's VxWorks/GHS Integrity
• Experience of Linux or Windows application development
• Expert/Skilled in software verification
• Development experience to DO178C Standards