Software Engineer

Ultra; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maidenhead is seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded systems and application software. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and strong skills in C/C++. This role includes responsibilities in multiple concurrent projects and requires SC clearance. The position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Cover

25 days' holiday

Pension Contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Willing and able to obtain SC and DV security clearance.
• Experience in embedded product development including RTOS.
• Experience using continuous integration and automated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and develop software as part of a team.
• Implement software under project leads.
• Design, document, and maintain software design.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Object-Oriented Design

Software testing

Version control

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics or science

Tools

DOORS

RSA

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components. A professional at this grade possesses knowledge for specific fields and performs structured work assignments. Uses established procedures to solve problems by making judgments and gets work done with quality under moderate supervision. Has limited discretion to vary from established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers, within the Cyber UK Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.
• Implement software under the direction of the project’s software lead and engineering software lead. SFIA Programming / software development: Level 2
• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors simple programs/scripts.
• Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Review own work.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.
• Develop into: specify requirements, design, implement and test embedded software and/or application software in accordance with the project software development process to ensure high quality and timely software deliverables.
• Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks.
• Review and understand system design artefacts to enable the derivation of software requirements and architecture that meet the high-level system requirements.
• Design, document, review and maintain the software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA, ensuring the model can be used for accurate code generation as required.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development processes, language standards and tools, e.g. TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, static and run-time analysis tools, C#/C++/Python/C standards and secure software development.
• Estimate time and effort required for software activities and deliver to these estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to the Software Community of Practice by proposing improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make software development more efficient and effective.
• Actively contribute to defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.
• SFIA Programming / software development: Level 3
• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts.
• Monitors and reports on progress. Identifies issues related to software development activities. Proposes practical solutions to resolve issues.
• Collaborates in reviews of work with others as appropriate.

Role requirements

Essential

• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
• Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience of at least one of the following: Embedded product development (including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux); Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development; C and C++.
• Experience of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns.
• Experience of software testing and design for test.
• Experience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks.

Desirable

• Python, JavaScript, node.js, Rust.
• Communications protocols – e.g. TCP/IP.
• Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles.
• Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends.
• Experience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
• Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement