Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business based in Dorchester, in the recruitment of a Software Engineer.

Knowledge, skills required:

* Proven ability to support or lead software developments

* Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering

* Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems

* Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles

* Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools

* Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, work across domains and see the bigger picture

* Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts

* Ideally the candidate will have experience in one or more of the following domain areas:

* Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software

* Command and Control Systems

* Hardware and software network design, implementation and management

* Acoustics / Sonar

* RF communications

* Autonomy, AI, Machine learning

* Data management

* Engagement modelling

* Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)

Desirable software/system skills:

* Java / JavaFX / Netbeans

* C++ / Visual Studio

* Requirements management (DOORS experience desirable)

* UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

* Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit

* HMI design and development

* Atlassian Toolset

* Network protocols

* Databases

* ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards

This business offers great progression opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus package. This position will be based in Dorchester 3 days a week, with flexible working hours