Senior Software Engineer Thales

Owen Thomas B Corp; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Maritime Mission Systems in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement and test advanced sonar and mission systems software. You will work on real-time components and collaborate with UK and international teams.

The role requires experience with Java and Python in Linux, Agile development, and the ability to derive and manage SW requirements while delivering robust, scalable software on defence projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, CS, Maths, Physics or Engineering.
• Several years of SW development experience in Agile.
• Knowledge of Linux environment and tools.
• Experience with Java and Python in production systems.
• Ability to derive and manage SW requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test SW solutions using industry-standard tools and architectures.
• Support SW integration activities and resolve defects during verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the UK and abroad.
• Contribute to mission-critical software for defence projects.

Skills

SW development

Agile methodology

Requirements management

Software design

Java

Python

Linux environment

Unit testing

Static analysis

Software architectures

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

Software Engineering degree

Tools

IDEs

Unit test frameworks

Static analysis tools

CI/CD

Ansible

Job description

Senior Software Engineer Overview

• Company Name: Thales
• Job Role: Senior Software Engineer
• Qualifications: Not specified
• Category: I
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Cheadle, Cheshire, SK3 0XB

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Understanding of a solution development lifecycle for complex systems, with several years’ experience of SW development utilising an Agile methodology
• Ability to derive and manage SW Requirements
• Ability to Design a SW solution that meets the operational needs/requirements
• Demonstrable skills in SW development (Java/Python in a Linux environment)
• Use of industry standard tooling for SW Development (IDEs, Unit Test frameworks, Static analysis etc)
• A knowledge of Software Architectures and Design Patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work as a key member of the team
• A desire to take responsibility for your professional

Degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering.

Nice to have

• Awareness of network design and configuration.
• Familiarity with containerisation/virtualisation, CI/CD.
• Knowledge and development of Linux services.
• Experience in Ansible or other provisioning tools.
• Experience in Defence or other Engineering Industries

The role

Thales Maritime Mission Systems provide a unique opportunity for you to create software that delivers a state of the art Sonar capability for UK and International Navies. Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the next generation of autonomous mine hunters, Conventional and hybrid mine hunters, the Astute class submarines, Merlin helicopters, Type 23 frigates etc. As a Thales Maritime Mission Systems software engineer, you will develop the next-generation Mission systems and Sonar technologies, for which we are world-renowned.

You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Manchester, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.

Key responsibilities will include the design, implementation and test of our SW solutions, using industry standard tools and methods.

What you'll do

• Develop software components (from detailed Design thru to Unit testing) to realise the vision of our Product Owners, following the SW architectures identified by our SW Architects.
• Support the SW Integration activities and resolve bugs identified during verification.

Location

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Location: Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom

Technical Skills

You will be required to provide evidence of activity that supports the desire to pursue a career in Software Engineering at Thales.

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