Senior Software Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a department supporting the development of advanced test equipment software used to verify complex missile systems and sub-components.

This role sits within a software engineering team developing test equipment solutions for complex electronic systems and reports into a senior engineering lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment software used in the verification and validation of complex systems and sub-components
• Develop robust software solutions primarily in C and C++ to support automated test and measurement activities
• Contribute to the design and implementation of automated test frameworks and continuous integration pipelines
• Work within an Agile development team to deliver iterative software improvements
• Support debugging and validation of hardware and software interactions using laboratory test equipment
• Apply DevOps principles to improve integration, deployment, and software quality practices
• Collaborate with electronics and systems engineers to translate requirements into software solutions

The ideal candidate would have

• Experience developing software for test solutions or test equipment environments
• Strong commercial experience in C and C++ development
• Experience working within Agile software development teams
• Understanding of software quality practices including testing, verification, and validation
• Exposure to automation and continuous integration tools and processes
• Familiarity with electronics measurement techniques and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and modern software delivery practices

The ideal candidate must have

• Experience in software engineering within a structured development environment
• Understanding of test, verification, or embedded / hardware-integrated systems
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (British Citizen or Dual National with British citizenship)

This position offers a lucrative benefits package

• Company performance-related bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution up to 14% total combined contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexible leave entitlement with up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave provisions including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and fertility support
• Subsidised onsite facilities including meals and free parking
• Hybrid working arrangements with structured onsite collaboration

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert.

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