Software Engineer (C#, / C++)

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a C# Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Bristol or Stevenage. This position involves developing advanced defence systems and simulation components. Candidates should be proficient in C# and have some experience with C++. This contract offers a competitive rate of £65 per hour, with opportunities for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C#.
• C++ experience would be beneficial.
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced defence systems.
• Design and develop simulation components for weapon systems.
• Work in an agile development team to create simulations.

Skills

C#

C++

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C# Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive.

Job Title:C# Software Engineer
Rate:£65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage or Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite
Contract:37 Hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# Software Engineer Job Description:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

• The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
• Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
• You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
• Our approach to software development includes
  • Configuration control
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
  • Unit testing and test driven development.

Skillset / experience required:

• Proficient in C#
• C++ experience would be great
• Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Non-essential:

• Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
• Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes