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Job summary
A prominent defense contractor in Filton is seeking a proactive C / C++ Software Engineer to develop next-generation Air Defence Systems. This hands-on role involves significant design and development of evolving software tools. The contract is for 6 months with a likely extension, with a hybrid work model of 4 days on site. Competitive pay rate of £65.00 per hour offered.
Qualifications
- Strong background in software engineering and system-wide impact.
- Ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum.
- Experience of the entire software development process.
Responsibilities
- Continued design and development of new software tools and architectures.
Skills
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
- Rate: £65.00 per hour
- Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'
- Location: Bristol
- Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
- Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
- IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
- Interview process: One stage video interview
The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
- The continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products.
- A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
- Experience of working work with Cameo/Rhapsody
- Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
- Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
- Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
- Experience in ontologies and Domain specific languages
- Experience in C or C++ programming language
- Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
- Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
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