Software Engineer ( C# / C++ )

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking 5x C# / C++ Software Engineers for an initial 12‑month contract. The role is a hybrid position with 3–4 days onsite in Stevenage or Bristol, on a 37-hour week, outside IR35 (umbrella).

The project develops weapon system simulations and synthetic environments using C# and C++, with CI/CD and automated testing as core practices. Flexible location based on preference, with long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• 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 Windows and Linux operating systems

Responsibilities

• Develop simulations and representations of weapon systems in a synthetic environment
• Design and develop simulation components with C#, C++ and integration simulations
• Work in a heterogeneous agile team to deliver end-to-end simulations
• Implement CI/CD practices, unit testing and test-driven development

Skills

C#

C++

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Job Title: C# / 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 (depending on your preference)

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# / 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