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Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in C# and C++. This exciting role involves integrating real products, models, and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification and validation, training capabilities, and support.
As a Software Engineer, you will join a vital team that plays a key role in developing advanced weapon systems and system architectures. The WSSE team has established a unique capability that supports developments across the entire product life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
This job involves supporting the development of advanced defence systems from the initial concept to in-service support and training. You'll use various simulation technologies like digital twins and emulators to create end-to-end representations of weapon systems in synthetic environments. You'll collaborate with project leads and simulation architects to develop simulation components using C#, C++, and integration simulations, adhering to industry standards. You'll be part of an agile development team of engineers from different disciplines, working together to create simulations and representations of actual equipment.
Our approach to software development includes:
- Configuration control
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
- Unit testing and test-driven development.
What do you need?:
- Proficient/Expert in C# / C++
- Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
- Capacity to function from high level/system view into technical detail.
- Outstanding verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
Non-essential :
- Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
- Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
- Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.
