Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their cutting-edge team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that redefine defence technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems across the development lifecycle
• Develop software for a range of areas including bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, and GUI development on Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms
• Utilise various programming languages such as Rust, C/C++, Python, and web development frameworks
• Work with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical design
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment to balance requirements, schedule, and cost
• Produce comprehensive documentation from requirements to design and testing materials to support developments
• Ensure compliance with Government regulations by managing the security of information as defined in the Security manual
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Embedded Linux application, kernel, and/or driver development
  • C/C++ or Rust programming
• Proficiency in best practice software development processes/lifecycles
• Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Knowledge of software testing and design for test
  
  

Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, Tauri
• Yocto, Petalinux, and uBoot
• Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or Matlab
• Web development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React)
• IOS/Android development
• Experience with communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi
• Knowledge of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios
• Experience with FPGAs and exposure to hardware
• UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect
  
  

Security Clearance:

• Must hold DV (UKDV or MOD DV) security clearance

If you are an experienced software engineer seeking a challenging role within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

Desired Skills and Experience

C++, RUST, Embedded Linux