Sr. Software Development Engineer

Curtiss Wright Corporation; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure quality and compliance while making technical decisions in software development. Responsibilities include developing planning documents, design artifacts, and investigating technical issues. Ideal candidates will have a degree or HND and relevant software lifecycle experience, with familiarity in C, C++, and Python preferred. This role offers a challenging and collaborative work environment with strong employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Learning and Development Opportunities

Hybrid working and flexitime options

Qualifications

• Good understanding of full software lifecycle processes.
• Relevant experience of requirements development and software design.
• Ability to develop and debug software.

Responsibilities

• Perform software development tasks to required quality.
• Develop software planning documents and requirements.
• Investigate problems and perform technical reviews.

Skills

Software Development Experience

Technical Decision Making

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree/HND in an appropriate subject

Tools

GIT

Linux

VxWorks

Job description

The successful candidate will be an experienced Software Development Engineer, and be able to make correct technical decisions that ensure compliance and quality while considering cost, schedule and risk.

• Perform software development tasks to the required quality, complying with company procedures and within time and cost constraints.
• Develop software planning documents.
• Develop software requirements and associated traceability.
• Develop software design artefacts.
• Develop source code from design and requirements.
• Take responsibility for board level bring up of hardware, working with the hardware team to resolve any issues.
• Develop software requirement based verification / test cases.
• Investigate problems and de‑debug software.
• Perform technical reviews on software artefacts.
• Develop accurate time and cost estimates for software work packages.
• Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable project plan and work package definitions.
• To accept technical responsibility for allocated software lifecycle phases / tasks.
• Report software progress / status to the software team leader.
• To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant software development technologies.
• Identify software development process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of full software life cycle processes.
• Relevant experience of requirements development, modern design techniques, different programming languages and testing.
• Relevant experience of embedded software development.
• Relevant experience of SW Configuration Control using GIT or similar tool.
• Good formal documentation skills.
• Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate subject.

Desirable Criteria

• Proficiency in the following languages: C, C++, Python, Java Script, MISRA C.
• Experience of developing for following OS's: Linux, VxWorks.
• Experience of Bare Metal SW development.
• Proficiency in Video processing.
• Experience of Internet protocols.
• Experience of working with low level interfaces e.g. I2C, SPI, CAN, ethernet, USB, Serial, Arinc 429.
• Experience Model based development, UML.
• Experience of Agile / Waterfall Methodology.
• Experience of working to aerospace regulations (RTCA DO-178C).
• Experience of developing low level driver code.
• Computer Science background with good understanding of computer hardware (Processors, Memory, interfaces, protocols etc.).
• Relevant experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment.

Curtiss‑Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best‑in‑class value. In 2017, Curtiss‑Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose‑built 160,000 ft² facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state‑of‑the‑art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in‑house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss‑Wright is an integrated, market‑facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well‑balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss‑Wright.

Our Values

• Leadership – We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus – We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust – Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People – We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity – We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss‑Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work – The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment – The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
• Work‑life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent).
• I Paid Time Off.
• I Retirement with Employer Match.
• I Health and Wellness Benefits.
• I Learning and Development Opportunities.
• I Competitive Pay.
• I Bonus Scheme.
• I Recognition.
• I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx).
• I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/).