Senior Software Engineer

Gold Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established aerospace engineering firm in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. This hybrid role requires significant experience in C/C++, embedded software development for real-time systems, and UK Eyes Only SC Clearance. The successful candidate will engage in software architecture design and lead technical decisions within their area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in C/C++.
• Extensive experience in Software Architecture Design using UML.
• Experience with developing embedded software for real-time systems.
• Experience developing Safety Critical Software within DO178B/C guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software and peripheral drivers.
• Perform requirements analysis and software design.
• Guide others through peer reviews and technical decisions.
• Liaise with customers on technical issues.

Skills

C/C++

Software Engineering skills

Safety Critical Software Development

Education

Degree in Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math)

Tools

Simulink

SCADE

MATLAB

Python

Git

Subversion

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent - Hybrid - 3-4 days on-site per week

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

This role would require UK Eyes Only SC Clearance. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the Senior Software Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Senior Software Engineer will include:

• 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
• Influence department productivity through Software process improvement/automation

What experience you need to be the successful 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
• Experience of developing Safety Critical Software within DO178B/C guidelines

Desirable:

• Experience with software modelling tools such as Simulink or SCADE
• Experience of scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python
• Working knowledge of Git/Subversion or other configuration management

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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