Defence Software Engineer

Our client supports the Defence and Nuclear industry with the design and development of Safety Critical Software, and they are looking for a Principal Software Engineer who can take technical leadership as well as lead teams of engineers on client work.

The team ensures that software systems and programmable systems can overcome technical challenges and meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements, so it essential that you have experience with software in a safety/mission critical environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to challenge themselves across niche projects, and large programmes across a variety of industries!

Working Pattern: 1 – 2 days per week on site.

• Take on leading roles in safety-critical software teams for a range of clients in industries such as Nuclear Power, Defence, Rail and Aerospace.
• Advise our clients how to develop and verify safety-critical software systems and programmable systems.
• Ensure systems meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Shape technical strategy help our teams define delivery plans and solve client’s problems.
• Work with our project and bid managers to balance time, cost, quality and client satisfaction parameters.
• Mentor junior staff and support their competency growth.

• Knowledge of design, development and test of real-time, embedded software, particularly in a safety-critical context.
• Chartered status or be working towards this (the client can support this qualification)
• Experience of applying standards used in safety or mission-critical industries such as IECs 61508, 60880, 50128, 62061, 61513 or 61226; ARP4754; DEF-STANs 00-55 or 00-56; or DO-178C.
• Experience of developing and / or assuring Software, Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) and Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) Systems.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover
• Option to buy & sell holiday
• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance
• 24/7 Digital GP

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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