Senior C++ Software Engineer – UML Modelling

Location: Edinburgh Clearance Required: SC cleared Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside or Working Model: Office-based

Overview

We are seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to support a high-profile defence and aerospace programme involving real-time embedded software development. You will be joining a well-established software engineering team contributing to critical radar systems and complex platform capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, applying modern software engineering practices and modelling techniques within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software using C++ within a UML-based modelling environment (e.g. IBM Rhapsody) Support full software development lifecycle activities — from design and implementation to integration and verification Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to deploy software to multi-core or distributed embedded platforms Adhere to relevant standards such as RTCA DO-178C and MISRA C/C++ for airborne softwa...