Senior Software Engineer

Gold Group; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. The role involves developing embedded software, ensuring safety critical compliance, and requires UK Eyes Only SC Clearance. The ideal candidate will have experience in C/C++, Safety Critical Software, and Real-Time Operating Systems. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3-4 days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's).
• Excellent Software Engineering skills with significant experience in C/C++.
• Experience of developing Safety Critical Software within DO178B/C guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software, peripheral drivers, and protocols.
• Define processes/procedures and perform design review assessments.
• Liaise with customers on technical issues and make strategic technical decisions.

Skills

C/C++

Software Architecture Design

Embedded Software Development

Real-Time Operating Systems

Safety Critical Software Development

Matlab

Python

UML

Education

Degree in Scientific/Engineering field

Tools

Simulink

Git

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

Role Type: Permanent

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:

• 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
• 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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