Software Engineer (Safety Critical)

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Software Engineer (Safety Critical), Gloucester

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Client:

EDF UK

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join EDF as a Software Engineer (Safety Critical) based in Gloucester, with potential consideration for other EDF locations like Bristol and Glasgow. This is a hybrid, full-time position with flexible working arrangements, including part-time options to accommodate childcare or caring commitments.

About the Role

You will support nuclear projects at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, focusing on safety-critical software qualification, providing expert advice on control systems, and supporting software design and modifications. Opportunities for research and training initiatives are also available.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension scheme, and a wide range of benefits including parental leave, electric vehicle leasing, health insurance, discounts, critical illness insurance, technology vouchers, gym membership, and season ticket loans. EDF UK promotes flexibility and an inclusive work environment supporting diversity and social mobility. We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications requiring reasonable adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical control and protection software adhering to industry standards.
• Qualify software-based equipment and perform assurance activities like code analysis and audits.
• Support software modifications and provide technical guidance on safety-related I&C systems.
• Engage in research projects and stakeholder communication, including regulators.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in software specification, design, verification, and validation, especially for high integrity safety-related software.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, safety testing, and analysis tools.
• Understanding of complex logic devices, legacy systems, and software failure modes.
• Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or science; experience in the nuclear sector is not mandatory but advantageous.

We welcome applicants from all sectors and provide training to develop necessary skills. The closing date for applications is 30th April 2025. Candidates must be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

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