Software Engineer
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Stevenage, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom
Type:
Permanent
Senior Software Engineer
Location:
Stevenage / Hertfordshire (Hybrid 3-5 Days Per Week Onsite)
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £75,000 depending on experience
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a market-leading defence organisation working on some of the UK's most advanced missile and weapon systems. This role sits within a dynamic and multi-disciplined team responsible for designing, developing and supporting the software that enables configuration, verification, and validation of product portfolio's.
Spanning the full lifecycle from development through to production and field testing, this is a chance to contribute to mission-critical systems where your software directly impacts the certification, manufacturing output, and operational readiness of UK defence platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and support test software solutions Collaborate with Electronic Engineering, Test Centre of Excellence, and Systems teams to deliver robust test capability Produce reliable, high-performance software in C, C++, or ADA with clear documentation and standards compliance Interpret a range of technical sources including engineering drawings, OEM data, and design safety justifications Contribute to technical verification and validation activities across operating and damage control documentation Solve complex technical problems that may extend beyond the bounds of "software," engaging across hardware, simulation, and real-time systems Required Skills & Experience
Essential:
Proven ability to write software in
C++ Strong analytical and design skills with experience in review and critical analysis Flexible, problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach Background in software engineering or electronics with transferable skills to test solutions Ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams Desirable:
Experience in defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries Knowledge of DevOps practices and innovative software development approaches Degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM discipline If you're an experienced Software Engineer with strong C++ skills and want to apply your expertise on some of the UK's most advanced defence programmes, this is a chance to take your career into new territories. Apply now or contact
Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 , quoting reference
AMC/DB/SSE/2 .
Reference:
AMC/DB/SSE/2
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT