Software System Engineer

Pearson Carter Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Technical development

International projects

Job summary

Pearson Carter, partnering with an established engineering business in Bridgend, South Wales, seeks a Software Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. You will contribute to software for high‑performance industrial equipment, from requirements through design, implementation, testing and commissioning.

The role combines hands‑on development with practical engineering, involving VB.NET, control platforms and automation technologies, with occasional overseas site visits and an onsite

Qualifications

• HND, degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, CS, Mathematics or closely related field.
• At least five years of professional software development experience.
• Demonstrable VB.NET experience and maintenance of established applications.
• Experience in software that communicates with machinery or industrial systems.
• Understanding of industrial automation or motion-control technology.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical software designs and documentation.
• Experience debugging, verification and testing.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces in integrated engineering systems.
• Exposure to PLC-based control environments is a plus.
• Strong communication with engineers, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and determine software requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support equipment performance.
• Create and maintain software design specs and system architecture docs.
• Develop and maintain application software and machine-control functionality.
• Prepare technical records covering software configuration and operation.
• Design and execute tests to assess software performance and defects.
• Participate in software reviews and engineering meetings.
• Clarify requirements with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with software installation, integration, site acceptance and commissioning.

Skills

VB.NET

Industrial automation

Software design & testing

Education

HND/degree in Software Engineering or related

Job description

Pearson Carter is partnering with an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance capital equipment for a diverse international customer base. Due to continued business development and investment in its technical operations, the organisation is looking to appoint a skilled Software Systems Engineer to strengthen its engineering team.

This position offers the chance to contribute to the software that drives complex industrial machinery and integrated control solutions. You will work on both new engineering developments and existing product platforms, taking part in activities ranging from interpreting system requirements and planning software functionality to implementation, testing, commissioning and post-deployment support.

Working alongside colleagues across software development, product engineering, manufacturing and project delivery, you will help ensure that software systems perform reliably and meet the needs of the business and its customers. You will also gain exposure to specialist technologies associated with industrial automation, machine operation and motion control.

The ideal candidate will enjoy combining software development with practical engineering challenges. This is an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a manufacturing-led environment where software plays a central role in the performance and functionality of advanced equipment.

If you are looking for a role that combines hands-on development, technical problem-solving and involvement in international engineering projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, product requirements and engineering documentation to determine software requirements and define the functionality needed for each project.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver software that supports equipment performance, manufacturing processes and customer applications.
• Create and maintain software design specifications, system architecture documentation, interface definitions and descriptions of intended system operation.
• Write, adapt and maintain application software and machine-control functionality using suitable programming tools and languages.
• Prepare technical records covering software configuration, design decisions, system operation, testing activities and maintenance procedures.
• Design and execute test activities to assess software performance, identify defects and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in software reviews and engineering meetings, contributing recommendations on implementation methods, system design and technical improvements.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, external specialists and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve technical queries and coordinate solutions.
• Assist with software installation, equipment integration, site acceptance activities and commissioning, including occasional overseas visits to customer locations.
• Keep up to date with relevant developments in industrial software, automation technology, control engineering and software development methods.
• Build and maintain detailed knowledge of existing software products and established control platforms, including systems written in VB.NET.
• Provide specialist software knowledge and technical assistance to the Software Systems Manager in relation to core applications, control platforms and product support.

Experience

• A relevant HND, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related technical subject.
• At least five years of professional experience in software development, ideally involving the delivery and maintenance of commercial applications.
• Demonstrable programming experience with VB.NET and an understanding of maintaining and extending established software applications.
• Background in developing software that communicates with, supervises or operates machinery, industrial equipment or other physical systems.
• Understanding of industrial automation, machine-control principles or motion-control technology, or a strong motivation to develop expertise in these areas.
• Ability to interpret business and engineering requirements and turn them into practical software designs, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Experience carrying out debugging, software verification, functional testing and structured fault investigation.
• Knowledge of the relationship between application software, hardware interfaces and the wider components of an integrated engineering system.
• Exposure to PLC-based control environments would be an advantage.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to work with engineers, customers, suppliers and other technical stakeholders.

Salary

Salary is dependent on experience and is looking to offer between a range of £40-50k.

Location

This role is based in Bridgend, South Wales where you will work onsite from their office

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on technically complex software and automation projects.
• Exposure to machine, motion control and industrial software systems.
• Opportunities for technical development and ongoing training.
• Collaborative engineering and development environment.
• Opportunity to work on projects supplied to customers internationally.
• Permanent, full-time position within an established and successful organisation.