Software Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defence sector company in Hertfordshire is seeking a Software Engineer. In this role, you'll develop and maintain real-time software tools driving high-fidelity simulations and support innovative hardware systems. Ideal candidates will have broad engineering experience with specific expertise in software design for real-time applications. The position offers an annual salary review, company bonus, and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus based on performance

Pension contributions up to 14%

Annual salary review

Paid overtime

15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave plus holiday purchase scheme

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearance.
• Broad engineering experience with deeper expertise in some areas.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in new engineering situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time software tools.
• Drive high-fidelity simulations and control innovative hardware systems.
• Support deployment of tools in designing simulations and running experiments.

Skills

Software design for real-time applications

Familiarity with Linux operating systems

Familiarity with C/C++

Use of microcontrollers (e.g. Raspberry Pi)

Interface debugging and system integration

Familiarity with Object-Oriented approaches

Job description

Our client is leader in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Hertfordshire!

Key skills required for this role

Important

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearance

The opportunity:

We're looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mindset to join our collaborative and driven team in Hertfordshire. You'll thrive in a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts, while developing your skills and making an impact.

As a Software Engineer, you'll develop and maintain real-time software tools that drive high-fidelity simulations and control innovative hardware systems. You'll also support the deployment of these tools in designing simulations and running experiments.

You'll need to be adaptable, able to work in new engineering situations, and comfortable abstracting detail to understand system behaviour.

What we're looking for:

Broad engineering experience, with deeper expertise in some of the following areas:

Software design for real-time applications

Familiarity with Linux operating systems

Familiarity with C/C++

Use of microcontrollers (e.g. Raspberry Pi)

Interface debugging and system integration

Familiarity with Object-Oriented approaches (beneficial)

What we can offer you:

Company bonus based on company performance, this can vary year to year.

Pension with maximum total (employer & employee) contribution of up to 14%.

Annual salary review.

Paid overtime.

Up to 15 days flexi leave.

25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase scheme).

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

Excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Please reach out to me for further details!

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