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Software Engineer - C/C++ Precision Guidance systems

  • Job ref:

    1168907/001_1557755460

  • Location:

    Basildon, Essex

  • Sector:

    Software Developer

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £40 - £46 per hour

  • Contact:

    Phil Johnson

  • Email:

    pjohnson@cbsbutler.com

  • Published:

    11 months ago

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Start date:

    1/6/19

  • Consultant:

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Software Engineer - C/C++ - Precision Guidance Systems

+ Initial 6 month contract role

+ C/C++ Embedded SW Role

+ Working on precision guidance systems

+ Candidates can commence on BPSS clearance - to be SC Cleared on the role

+ £40-46 per hour

The Role:

Particular project opportunities at this time include:

+ definition and development of an evaluation imaging sensor system requiring a plug and play method of hosting existing and future algorithms

+ maturation and development of a prototype missile seeker to undergo a real-world trial as part of a UK MoD Technology Demonstration Programme

+ full development of a replacement forward-looking infrared avionic equipment for the US Harrier AV-8B.

This will involve:-

  • Contributing to the high-level requirements capture and concept design in order to enable the requirements applicable to software to be well-derived. In some cases this may involve direct liaison with system customers to elicit requirements and drive this process.

  • Definition and authoring of software development plans, balancing the needs of a given project with appropriate company and external processes.

  • Thorough and accurate estimation based on appropriate sub work breakdown structures, scheduling and assumptions in addition to the known technical requirements.

  • Authoring and review of software requirement specifications.

  • Development of software through both classical and model-driven processes, typically combining these approaches appropriately.

  • In all cases work closely as part of multi-functional integrated project teams, both as a lone software engineer or as part of a software sub-team.

  • Generation of software test plans and specifications.

  • Support to module and system-level integration, execution of testing and analysis of test recordings and results.

  • Support to real-world integration and trials where applicable.

Core skills required:

  • Good interpersonal skills and behaviours

  • Thorough understanding of embedded software development

  • Proven capability in developing successful software solutions using a range of languages and toolsets

    • Essential: C / C++

    • Desirable: Java, Python, Delphi

  • Some familiarity with image based acquisition and tracking

  • Familiarity with software development via model-driven engineering, including detailed knowledge of auto-coding from Matlab and Simulink

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