Job summary

Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS - 12 month contract - New Malden - £67.47ph UMB or £50ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Software, ADA, C++

Important

Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS

Job description

Role:

To develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels. We need people with a software background who're able to learn our way of doing things and become our next senior engineers.

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience in software engineering within the defence sector

• Proficiency in ADA, Embedded C/C++, and potentially C#

• Experience with large systems rather than small applications

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices

• Either STEM degree or 1-2 years industry experience in Software development.

Essential:

• Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role.

• A understanding of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral)

• Proven experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)

• Excellent communication skills and experience with mentoring staff.

• Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language (e.g. ADA, C++, C#)

• Experience using a configuration management tool.

Desirable:

• Experience integrating Software based systems

• Experience supporting multiple complex programmes.

• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment

• Experience working in a defence project.

• Experience using requirements tools (e.g. DOORS)

• Experience with estimating for project bids

• Tracking using Earned Value Management

• Experience of Atlassian toolset

Security:

BPSS + SC + UK Eyes Only

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.