Systems Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a skilled System Software Engineer to contribute to high-profile engineering projects in the aerospace sector. This contract role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge embedded software solutions within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. You will leverage your expertise in C++ and agile methodologies to develop robust software that meets stringent airborne design standards. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of aerospace technology. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in aerospace, aviation, or defence is essential.
• Experience with embedded software solutions in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software solutions using RTOSs.
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers for embedded solutions.

Skills

Full software lifecycle experience

UML

C++11 and above

Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gitlab

RTCA 178C DAL C Design Assurance

Tools

Matlab Simulink

Cameo

DOORS

Dimensions

VxWorks

embedded Linux

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

System Software Engineer

Location:

Luton, UK

Contract Type:

Contract

Rate:

GBP £60 - £70/hr (Inside IR35)

Onsite Requirement:

4 days/week at the customer location

Eligibility:

British

Industry Background:

Aerospace, Aviation, or Defence

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced System Software Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace, aviation, or defence and will work on cutting-edge embedded software solutions in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. This position offers a competitive rate and the opportunity to work in a high-profile engineering project.

Required Skills:

1. Full software lifecycle experience, including Requirements Management, Design, Implementation, Test, and Integration.
2. Strong proficiency in UML and C++11 and above.
3. Solid experience in Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
4. Experience delivering software using agile methodologies such as Scrum and tooling including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Gitlab.
5. Familiarity with RTCA 178C DAL C Design Assurance or similar design assurance standards.
6. Matlab Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, Dimensions, or similar tools experience will be advantageous.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain embedded software solutions using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux.
2. Deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
3. Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers to develop embedded solutions.
4. Use C++11 and above and other scripting for software development.
5. Ensure software development adheres to airborne software design standards, including RTCA 178C and coding standards like MISRA C/C.