Software Engineer

Gold Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Luton is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on embedded software development for electronic warfare systems. Candidates should have strong C++14 programming skills, an honours degree in a relevant field, and experience with RTOS platforms. The position offers a salary between £55,000 and £80,000 depending on experience and responsibility. Excellent communication and peer reviewing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong programming expertise in C++14.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain embedded software.
• Experience with RTOS platforms like VxWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality designs and code.
• Fully document and record work products.
• Provide plans and progress reports.

Skills

C++14 programming

Visual Studio

Embedded software design

Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

Unit testing (MS Test Framework)

IBM DOORS

Excellent communication skills

Peer reviewing skills

Education

Honours degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Role: Software Engineer

Location: Luton - 4 days per week in the office

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

Our client, an established engineering consultancy operating in Luton require an experienced Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. This position is for embedded software development in an end-to-end role focused on electronic warfare systems.

Positions are available from Senior to Principal level with a salary reflecting responsibility and seniority.

• Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the Software Engineer entails

As a software engineer, you will work within an integrated project team and be responsible for creating high quality and robust designs and code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports.

What experience you need to be the successful Software Engineer

• Strong programming expertise in C++14, with extensive experience using Visual Studio for development, debugging, and performance optimisation.
• Honours degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or another STEM-based subject
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain embedded software on RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, including target integration and validation.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles.
• Strong unit test skills using tools such as MS Test Framework.
• Experience in interpreting and managing requirements through IBM DOORS, maintaining full traceability from definition to verification.
• Proven ability to work closely with other teams (i.e. systems), translating requirements into technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong peer reviewing skills (source code and documentation).

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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