Software Engineer ( C# / C++ )

TieTalent; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 73,873 - 105,214; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in defence technology seeks a skilled C# / C++ Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing cutting-edge simulation components for advanced weapon systems, contributing to the full product life cycle from concept to in-service support. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, leveraging your expertise in C# and C++ to create realistic simulations that enhance training and operational capabilities. With a hybrid working model and a focus on continuous integration and delivery, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of defence technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# and C++ with strong communication skills.
• Experience in using Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation components for advanced defence systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to create end-to-end weapon system representations.

Skills

C#

C++

Verbal Communication

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Technical Detail Orientation

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Job description

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

Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer

Rate: £65.00 per hour

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite. The role will be needed to be onsite full time for the first 3 months and then will revert to a hybrid role.

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

C# / 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 integrates real products, models, and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role supports the development of the world's 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. You will work 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:

1. Configuration control
2. Continuous Integration
3. Continuous Delivery or Deployment
4. Unit testing and test-driven development

Skillset / Experience Required:

1. Proficient in C# / C++
2. Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse
3. Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail
4. Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
5. Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems