Senior Software Engineer

ULTRA ELECTRONICS; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Farnborough is looking for an engineer to develop innovative solutions in a multi-disciplined team. The role requires software development across various platforms, including Embedded Linux and multiple programming languages. Candidates must be willing to obtain security clearance. Benefits include an annual bonus and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Cover

25 days' holiday

Pension Contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain and maintain SC and DV security clearance.
• Experience in software testing and design for test.
• Exposure to hardware like FPGAs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions to customer problems.
• Develop software for bare-metal MCU, Embedded Linux, and more.
• Collaborate with team members in an agile methodology.

Skills

Software Development

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Python

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

GUI Development Frameworks

Web Development Frameworks

Job description

Overview

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team, develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems ranging from early research to full product development. Work flexibly across a range of frameworks and coding languages to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrators. Take these concepts into more mature solutions, leading to a full product release.

Responsibilities

• Work across the development lifecycle to design, implement and test solutions to customer problems.
• Develop software targeting areas from bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, GUI development on Windows, Linux and mobile; data analytics using Jupyter notebooks.
• Program in a range of languages appropriate to the solution, from Rust, C/C++ to Python and Web development frameworks.
• Interact with FPGAs, electronic design and mechanical design.
• Collaborate with team members in an agile fashion, achieving a balanced approach to requirement, schedule and cost.
• Generate appropriate documentation from requirements, design and testing material to support developments.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.

Role requirements

• Essential:
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
• Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience of at least one of the following: Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development; C/C++ or Rust; experience with best practice software development processes/lifecycles; experience of Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns; experience of software testing and design for test.
• Desirable:
• 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.
• Communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi.
• GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios.
• FPGAs and exposure to hardware.
• UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect.

Purpose and context

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World. Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience opportunities for growth and innovation and be part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. Our Cyber Business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance