Job summary

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Development Engineer with expertise in Embedded C/C++ to join their team in Farnborough.

Key skills required for this role

Embedded, C, C++, full lifecycle

Important

Software Development Engineer - Embedded C / C++

Job description

Location: Farnborough

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Development Engineer with expertise in Embedded C/C++ to join their team in Farnborough. This is a permanent, fully onsite role, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products and applications within the defence industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing software requirements and creating high-level architecture designs
• Developing low-level detailed designs, implementation, testing, and integration
• Introducing new development tools and processes to enhance best practices
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration
• Mentoring and leading other software developers within the program

Job Requirements:

• Experience in full life-cycle software development
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ development; experience in targeting PC environments is an advantage
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance (SC)
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts such as multi-threading, process scheduling, inter-process communication, memory management, and I/O
• Skilled in scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• Proven Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and programming skills
• Familiarity with configuration management and version control tools (e.g., GitHub)
• Experience in leading software development projects and mentoring team members

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking defence projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Software Development Engineer looking for a new opportunity to enhance your career in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team in Farnborough.