Software Development Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology start-up in the defence sector is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop prototype and production software. The role requires a strong background in software engineering with Python, and project experience with hardware integration. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and be UK residents for the past 5 years. This position is fully onsite, located just outside Cambridge, and offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required, ideally with postgraduate qualifications.
• Proven project experience in software development for hardware.
• Must be eligible for security clearance; UK residency for 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype and production software for defence applications.
• Integrate software with hardware including sensors and control devices.

Skills

Software engineering using Python

Machine Learning exposure

Embedded systems experience

Aptitude for new technologies

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics

Job description

Develop prototype and production software for defence applications

Nr Cambridge, to £55,000 DoE + Benefits

This growing tech start‑up is part of the expanding defence sector. They are developing an AI based platform that integrates with associate hardware products that they are also building. The work is fast‑paced and projects are varied from early‑stage prototypes to production code. They are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer and will consider a recently graduated engineer (must be immediately available) or someone with relevant years of industry experience.

As part of the company s software team, you would work on projects that integrate software with hardware which can include control hardware platforms, sensors and custom devices. Sensors may be for tracking or optics, and hardware could be for control of complex devices / instrumentation.

Requirements

• Strong academic background in computer science, physics, electronics or similar. Ideally a Master s or PhD. Will be able to demonstrate project experience working on software development for hardware (ideally sensors or control systems).
• Extensive experience in software engineering using Python.
• Experience with Machine Learning and algorithms would be a bonus. Any exposure to TensorFlow or PyTorch would be desirable.
• Aptitude to pick up new technologies demonstrated through projects using other technologies, frameworks and tools.
• Experience with embedded systems or computer network systems would be advantageous.

Applicants must be eligible for security clearance including being a UK resident for the past 5 years. Candidates on work visas will not be considered.

As projects relate to defence applications, all work is onsite. Their offices are just outside of Cambridge (south). No hybrid work options are available. On offer is the opportunity to work on varied projects and be compensated with a competitive salary that reflects your experience level.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27554) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.