Software Engineer - Cameo/Rhapsody

Meritus; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role involves designing and developing new engineering tools for air defence projects, requiring strong expertise in Cameo or IBM Rhapsody and C/C++. You will work closely with CI/CD specialists and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers a 12-month contract, fully onsite with a competitive rate of £65 per hour, and the option for a 4-day compressed work week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Cameo or IBM Rhapsody.
• Solid background in C or C++ development.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Docker.
• Understanding of DDS middleware and real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new software tools for defence projects.
• Integrating tools into automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Supporting the full software lifecycle.
• Collaborating with systems and software engineers.

Skills

Cameo or IBM Rhapsody

C or C++ development

CI/CD tools

Collaborative approach

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer (Cameo/Rhapsody) - Bristol - 65 per hour (Umbrella)

12-month contract SC clearance required Fully onsite 4-day week available

A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team in Bristol. You'll be working on cutting-edge tools and software architectures that support the next generation of Air Defence Systems.

This is a hands‑on role in a highly technical environment. You’ll develop new engineering tools, work closely with CI/CD pipeline teams, and help shape the way complex systems are designed, integrated and verified. If you enjoy solving problems, improving engineering workflows and working across disciplines, this is a great opportunity.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and developing new software tools and architectures used across major defence projects.
• Working closely with CI/CD specialists to integrate your tools into automated pipelines.
• Explaining how tools should be used and monitoring their effectiveness across engineering teams.
• Supporting the full software lifecycle, from requirements and design through to integration and testing.
• Collaborating with systems engineers, software engineers, integration teams and project leads.

What you'll need

Essential

• Strong experience with Cameo or IBM Rhapsody (mandatory).
• Solid background in C or C++ development.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Understanding of DDS middleware and real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with safety-related standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or IEC 61508.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Docker.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multi‑disciplinary project teams.

Nice to have

• Exposure to ontologies or domain‑specific languages.
• Knowledge of defence or aerospace environments.

Contract details

• Location: Bristol (fully onsite)
• Clearance: Active SC clearance required to start
• Duration: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
• Rate: 65 per hour (Umbrella)
• Working pattern: Standard onsite working or optional 4‑day compressed week
• Interview: One‑stage virtual panel