Software Engineer - C/C++ Precision Guidance systems

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