Embedded Software Engineer

Our client are leading technical consultancy looking for a Software Engineer to join their team, sitting in their Electronic Warfare department.

The right candidate will ideally have an Electronic warfare background and able to switch between different languages , between C++, C# and Python.

You will be working with multi disciplinary teams to implement and test product Software.

Working Patterns: Hybrid working, 2 – 3 days per week on site on site near Southampton.

• Carry out detailed design of components of the product software.
• Write high quality, maintainable codes in C++, C# and Python.
• Implement and test software as part of an agile software team Gaining understanding of existing system products and future development agendas.
• Develop unit, integration and system level tests.
• Fix defects and improve existing software.
• Work closely with the Product Owner, System Design Authority and technical Engineers to deliver and support ongoing enhancements.
• Maintain and improve legacy codes where required.

• Knowledge of Sensor and Communication systems.
• Software engineering experience from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycle
• Modern software architecture practices
• Experience of some kind of scientific application/DSP, including algorithm implementation
• Capability in multiple languages and switching between languages rapidly, e.g. C++/C#/Python
• Comfortable with modern agile development practices e.g. Scrum/Kanban
• Comfortable with modern software tooling e.g. Gitlab, Git, VS Code

The client would also like to see some of the Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of modern UI design.
• Embedded software development (cross-compiling, deployment).
• Linux OS and tools, kernel drivers
• DevOps (Gitlab CI/CD scripting, pipelines, Docker)
• Team Leadership or Line Management experience

• Flexi Leave and Flexi Time Scheme
• Annual Holiday
• Flexible Benefits
• Sickness Benefit
• Business Performance Related Bonus
• Share Save Plan
• Pension scheme

Our client is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Their working environment is friendly, innovative and inclusive. They can accommodate flexible working arrangements and support a diverse workforce and those with additional needs.

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