Software Development Engineer
(To be cleared for SC Clearance is essential)
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
This is a 37‑hour per week position based at their Farnborough site, with hybrid working available.
The Role
You'll join a highly skilled engineering team focused on maintaining and developing new systems that modernise Maritime Test & Evaluation facilities. This is hands‑on, impactful work, contributing to real-world mission success.
In this position, you'll be exposed to a wide range of exciting technical projects. You'll have the chance to expand your skill set, work alongside recognised experts, and operate at the forefront of technology. Your contributions will support the creation, testing and effective use of new, life‑saving capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Gathering and translating software requirements
- Designing, implementing and maintaining software solutions
- Developing new modules, resolving defects and tackling technical challenges
- Collaborating closely with software engineers, systems engineers, project teams and multiple stakeholders
Essential Experience
- Hands-on development experience in C++ or Java, on Linux or Windows
- Strong problem-solving and engineering skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across teams and customers
- Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing and delivering complex real‑time software systems
- Familiarity with change control and configuration management tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)