Software Engineer

Job Description: This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team experiencing significant growth and who are responsible for developing software facilitating testing for the UK's leads in guided weapons systems. Overview of department: The UK Test Systems team is a multi-disciplined dynamic, focused and agile team of about 100 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Solution design, including hardware, software and embedded real-time systems. Responsibilities: In this role you will be: *Designing and producing software solutions to test world leading complex products; *Working with a wide range of teams to deliver test software capability; *Facilitating the testing of products from early concept to production. Skill set/experience required: *We are looking for self-motivated, adaptable and proficient software engineers with a range of the following attributes: *Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions is desirable. We will also consider someone with solid software engineering experience and a keen interest in test solutions. *Strong ability to write software in C / C++; experience with C# and scripting languages would be an advantage to our future strategy. *Proactive and able to take ownership of the software development. *Great communication skills with a strong motivation for collaboration. *Knowledge of electronics measurement techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers. *Experience using software configuration management tools and techniques. *Understanding of communications and serial interfaces such as RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553. *Experience of developing real time software is an advantage Experience and Qualifications: -A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a software related role, ideally in a Defence or Aerospace contracting environment. -Experience of developing real time software is an advantage Security Clearance required