Software Engineer

Overview of Department:

Our client is a leader in the development of Missile Systems. The Mission Planning and Control Software Department produce desktop solutions for planning activities on a range of weapon systems. They also facilitate the integration of their products into third party planning applications. Other areas include; diagnostic and maintenance tools, and bespoke software components for launchers.

Applicants must be highly proficient in C++ and/or Core Java. They are looking to recruit across various departmental activities including mission planning applications and launcher sub-systems.

Responsibilities:
In conjunction with the rest of the project team, participate in the design, development and proving activities for a launcher sub-system
To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant company processes and standards
Must be capable of taking ownership of features
The role includes system integration activities on a virtual test environment and potentially representative and deliverable hardware
Depending on the skills of the engineer the role could potentially require involvement in the whole development life cycle from Architectural specification of the software product through to the testing and verification
The role will include supporting the production of project documentation

Knowledge/Qualifications/Attributes:
A Software Engineer capable of design, development and proving of complex software products
The ability to communicate technical issues with other engineers and stakeholders from different skill areas
Operating as part of a collaborative Agile team
Knowledge of Software development practices and processes is required
Familiarity with a range of CI/CD/DevOps toolsets; Jira, GitHub, Jenkins in particular
Mandatory knowledge of C++ or Core Java. Having both is desirable
Desirable knowledge includes, Java FX, QT, MISRA and Google Test