Software Engineer

QinetiQ; Amesbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team based in Farnborough. You will work on modernizing Maritime Test & Evaluation facilities focusing on digital signal processing. Ideal candidates should have strong C++ and Linux skills, experience in the software development life cycle, and a degree in a related field. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Strong relevant software development experience.
• Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Experience in design, development, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support gathering and translation of software requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain software solutions.
• Develop new modules and solve technical challenges.

Skills

C++

Linux

Software development life cycle

Signal processing techniques

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19338

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Software Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a highly skilled Software Engineer, you will join our engineering team supporting the development of new systems to modernise our Maritime Test & Evaluation facilities with a focus on digital signal processing.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be exposed to several exciting projects QinetiQ are operating on, but will also allow you to develop your talent, by working on a range of skills at the forefront of technology with colleagues who are recognised as experts in their field. Your work will contribute to our vision to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customer’s advantage to create, test and enable the effective use of new ways to save lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the gathering and translation of software requirements
• Designing, implementing and maintaining software solutions
• Developing new modules, fixing bugs and solving technical challenges
• Working closely with software and system engineers, project teams and other stakeholders

Essential experience of the Software Engineer:

• Strong relevant software development experience using C++ and Linux
• Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle
• Experience in the design, development, integration, test and delivery of complex software systems
• Experience of change control and configuration management systems
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques including analogue‑to‑digital (ADC) / digital‑to‑analogue (DAC) converters

Essential qualifications for the Software Engineer:

• Degree Level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant industry experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)