Software Engineer - Code Coverage

IC Resources; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering organisation in the space sector is looking for an experienced C / C++ Software Engineer to enhance code quality and coverage tools. You will play a critical role in improving build processes and software development practices. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in C and C++ development, along with hands-on experience with code coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV). This role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to make a significant impact on mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in C and C++ development.
• Prior hands-on experience with code coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV).
• Background in software quality assurance and test coverage.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and leads.

Responsibilities

• Integrate coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV) into the build.
• Adapt existing code bases to improve quality.
• Collaborate with developers and team leads to drive quality improvements.

Skills

C development

C++ development

Code coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV)

Software quality assurance

Collaboration

Job description

Join a pioneering organisation in the space sector – Hampshire, Hybrid Working Model

This organisation is driving forward innovation in space systems and software, and they are looking for an experienced C / C++ Software Engineer to take ownership of code quality and coverage tools. You’ll play a key role in strengthening build processes, improving test coverage, and ensuring robust software development practices across complex projects.

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you’ll integrate coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV) into the build, adapt existing code bases, and work closely with developers and team leads to drive quality improvements. This is a role with real scope and technical depth, offering the chance to influence wider development practices and make a tangible impact on mission‑critical systems.

For this Software Engineer, we are looking for someone with :

• Strong commercial experience in C and C++ development


• Must have prior hands‑on experience with code coverage tools (GCOV / LCOV)


• Background in software quality assurance and test coverage


• Ability to collaborate with engineers and leads, bringing authority and technical expertise

What Next?

For more information on this role, or any other positions across; Embedded Software, C++ Programming, Quality Assurance, Build Tools or Test Coverage, then please contact Callum Allen today.