Software Engineer

Staffline; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking a Software Engineer for an onsite contract in the defence sector. The role involves creating software to interface with instrumentation and test systems, supporting the complete lifecycle from requirements to delivery.

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience and practical knowledge in C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python. SC Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in software/electronic engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing software for engineering or equipment-based applications.
• Familiarity with at least one relevant programming language or development environment: C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, TestStand, Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyse system and software requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, detailed design and technology decisions.
• Develop software for automated and manual test, measurement, simulation and control systems.
• Produce clear, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Develop automated test sequences, interfaces and diagnostic tools.

Skills

C

C++

C#

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Working Arrangements: Onsite
Industry: Defence
Job Location: Dorset
Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35, PAYE Umbrella)

**Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain SC Security Clearance**

Profile - Software Engineer

Our client is an established specialist in the design and provision of bespoke technical solutions for the defence and aerospace sector. The company has secured record contract wins and is expanding within the UK and abroad, offering employees the opportunity to work in a varied and highly technical environment.

Job Role - Software Engineer

The Software Engineer shall create software that will interact with instrumentation, data acquisition equipment, electronic hardware, communications interfaces, units under test and other engineering systems. The software is used to control test sequences, acquire and process data, simulate interfaces, guide operators, diagnose faults and produce traceable evidence that a customer's product meets its requirements.
Duties - Software Engineer

Duties - Software Engineer

• Analyse system and software requirements and translate them into robust, practical software solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, detailed design and technology-selection decisions.
• Develop software for automated and manual test, measurement, simulation and control systems.
• Produce clear, maintainable and appropriately documented code.
• Develop automated test sequences, operator interfaces, instrument drivers, data-processing functions, diagnostic tools and test reports
• Participate in the complete software and system-development lifecycle; requirements capture concept development, software architecture, implementation, software integration etc.
• Define and perform software unit, integration and system testing.
• Produce test specifications, procedures, results and compliance evidence

Experience/Qualifications - Software Engineer

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, compute science engineering, electronic engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience developing software for engineering, industrial, scientific or equipment-based applications.
• Practical experience in at least one relevant programming language or development environment; C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, TestStand, Python
• Experience debugging and testing software in a practical engineering environment.
• Familiarity with source-control systems and configuration-management practices

Candidates who are currently a Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Electronic Design Engineer, System Engineer, Development Engineer, Engineering Manager, Design Engineer, Electrical Development Engineer and Senior Engineer could be suitable for this role.