Senior Software Engineer

Remote Worker LTD.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Annual bonus

Stocks & shares

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software design and development for embedded systems. You will work on C++ across full lifecycle, aligning with UML architectures, and collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver high-assurance software for land, sea, and air platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, architecture definition, and coaching junior engineers, with security clearance and UK residency requirements typical for this sector.

Qualifications

• Developed with C++ language and real-time embedded environments (essential).
• Experience with test frameworks (GoogleTest/GoogleMock).
• Exposure to static analysis tools (Klocwork/Coverity) and test coverage tools (Bullseye).
• Some exposure to test automation/CI.
• Desirable understanding of UML artifacts and requirements management (DOORS).
• Desirable experience in safety standards (IEC 61508/DO-178C).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design.
• Develop software in C++ following UML-based architectures and interface specifications.
• Contribute to software architectures considering system constraints and document decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering to analyze requirements and contribute to solution architecture.
• Contribute to testing activities and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Support peer reviews and prepare materials for major gate reviews.
• Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers.

Skills

C++

RTOS/OS

Embedded systems

Test frameworks exposure

Tools

GoogleTest

GoogleMock

Klocwork

Coverity

Bullseye

Job description

Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow - Hybrid module

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Join a diverse team working on cutting-edge Land, Sea, and Air products, playing a key role in software development across the full lifecycle. Work hands-on with Image Processing, AI, and Data Analytics on platforms like SoCs, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, and HCI consoles. Collaborate with software leadership to review and enhance development processes across Thales.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design
• Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML
• Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale
• Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architecture
• Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products
• Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies
• Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews
• Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers

Requirements

• Developed with C++ language as well as experience of working with bare metal and/or RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment (essential)
• Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock)
• Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye).
• Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration
• Have some understanding of common UML artefacts is desirable
• Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable
• Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable

Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME)

We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we’ve championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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