Senior Software Engineer

Matchtech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the defence sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their innovative team in the UK. This permanent role involves designing solutions for complex customer problems, developing software for various platforms, and collaborating in an agile environment. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related field and have significant programming experience. Strong expertise in C, C++, Rust, and embedded systems is essential. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Embedded Linux application, kernel, or driver development.
• Proficiency in software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems.
• Develop software for bare-metal MCU and GUI development.
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment.

Skills

Rust programming

C / C++ programming

Python

Embedded Linux

Web development (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React)

Agile collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science

Tools

Embedded Linux

GNU Radio

FPGAs

UML tools

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their cutting-edge team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that redefine defence technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems across the development lifecycle
• Develop software for a range of areas including bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, and GUI development on Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms
• Utilise various programming languages such as Rust, C / C++, Python, and web development frameworks
• Work with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical design
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment to balance requirements, schedule, and cost
• Produce comprehensive documentation from requirements to design and testing materials to support developments
• Ensure compliance with Government regulations by managing the security of information as defined in the Security manual

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas :
• Embedded Linux application, kernel, and / or driver development
• C / C++ or Rust programming
• Proficiency in best practice software development processes / lifecycles
• Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Knowledge of software testing and design for test

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, Tauri
• Yocto, Petalinux, and uBoot
• Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or Matlab
• Web development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React)
• IOS / Android development
• Experience with communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi
• Knowledge of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios
• Experience with FPGAs and exposure to hardware
• UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect

Security Clearance

Must hold DV (UKDV or MOD DV) security clearance

If you are an experienced software engineer seeking a challenging role within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team