Sr. Software Development Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Letchworth

As our Senior Software Development Engineer, you will perform all software lifecycle phase tasks from planning to release and subsequent maintenance and support. Be able to complete all allocated tasks within the time and budget specified within the work package definitions.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Software Development Engineer, and be able to make correct technical decisions that ensure compliance and quality while considering cost, schedule and risk.

Location: Letchworth UK

We Take Care of Our People

• Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent)
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Recognition

Your Challenge

Perform software development tasks to the required quality, complying with company procedures and within time and cost constraints.

Develop software planning documents.

Develop software requirements and associated traceability.

Develop software design artefacts.

Develop source code from design and requirements.

Take responsibility for board level bring up of hardware, working with the hardware team to resolve any issues.

Develop software requirement based verification / test cases

Investigate problems and de-bug software

Perform technical reviews on software artefacts.

Develop accurate time and cost estimates for software work packages.

Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable project plan and work package definitions.

To accept technical responsibility for allocated software lifecycle phases / tasks

Report software progress / status to the software team leader.

To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant software development technologies.

Identify software development process improvement opportunities.

What You Bring

Essential Criteria

• Good understanding of full software life cycle processes
• Relevant experience of requirements development, modern design techniques, different programming languages and testing
• Relevant experience of embedded software development.
• Relevant experience of SW Configuration Control using GIT or similar tool
• Good formal documentation skills
• Educated to Degree / HND level in an appropriate subject.

Desirable Criteria

• Proficiency in the following languages: C, C++, Python, Java Script, MISRA C.
• Experience of developing for following OS’s: Linux, VxWorks
• Experience of Bare Metal SW development
• Proficiency in Video processing
• Experience of Internet protocols
• Experience of working with low level interfaces e.g. I2C, SPI, CAN, ethernet, USB, Serial, Arinc 429
• Experience Model based development, UML.
• Experience of Agile / Waterfall Methodology
• Experience of working to aerospace regulations (RTCA DO-178C)
• Experience of developing low level driver code
• Computer Science background with good understanding of computer hardware (Processors, Memory, interfaces, protocols etc.)
• Relevant experience within an aerospace / automotive / medical / safety-critical environment.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

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