Software Integration Engineer

Defence iQ; Marlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organisation in the Defence and Security sector is seeking a skilled Software Integration Engineer for a contract role. This position focuses on integrating and testing software on bespoke hardware, requiring strong experience in C++ and C#. Candidates will play a key role in system testing activities for airborne solutions and contribute to various engineering processes, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in C++ and C#.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering product lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, integrate, and test software products.
• Manage test results and participate in verification activities.
• Provide documentation and support to projects.

Skills

C++

C#

TCP networking

Debugging

Problem solving

Agile development

Software testing

Software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Team Foundation Server

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Our client, a prominent organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Integration Engineer for a contract role. This position involves the installation, configuration, integration, and testing of both new and existing software products, including internally developed applications, COTS applications, and the host operating system on bespoke target hardware. Your contributions will support system integration test evaluation and acceptance (ITEA) activities for podded airborne solutions on the NATO JEWCS programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Application of discipline domain knowledge to the development, integration and test of software components.
• Peer review of software
• Produce the documentation required to support the software
• Contribute to the review of estimates, plans and progress reports
• Provide support to the projects, systems and operations teams
• Application of, and compliance with, engineering processes and practices including engineering framework, and regulatory requirements
• Support the creation of test plans, procedures and steps relevant to software suite
• Manage test results; successes and failure management and evidence outputs to progress to required outcomes
• Investigation of faults identified and associated debugging and rectification
• Compile evidence in verification compliance matrices
• Participate in wider verification/qualification activities related to the use of software application
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Report and escalate technical issues as required
• Delivery of your work to time, cost and quality
• Take ownership and responsibility of for assigned work
  
  

Core Competencies

• Curiosity and a keen interest in the wider technical solution (including outside of own role).
• Flexibility and adaptability allowing productivity to be maintained in a dynamic work environment where change is inevitable.
• Self-motivation, confidence and assertiveness.
• Problem solving and creativity.
• Proven ability to work and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering product lifecycle from system requirements, architecture, design, integration, qualification, verification, through to production and support.
• Experienced in developing production software ideally for one or more of the following: radar, electronic warfare, communications and/or surveillance systems for an airborne environment.
• Expertise in design, coding, debugging, reviewing and testing software.
• Extensive experience of C++ software development.
• Experience of C# software development.
• Experience of developing software for Windows and Linux, including the installation, configuration and lockdown of operating systems.
• Experience of implementing networking solutions including knowledge of TCP networking.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.
• An understanding of Configuration Management and Quality Assurance principles.
• Ability to learn new software languages and adapt to other operating environments.
• Good team player with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• The ability to work within a large organisation in a matrix management structure.
• Experience of agile development methods.
• Familiarity with engineering processes, practices and measures of performance for the discipline.
• Ability to obtain a SC Security Clearance.
  
  

If you are an experienced Software Integration Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity in the Defence and Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and skilled team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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