Embedded C++ Software Engineer

Initial 6 month contract

£68 ph, Umb, inside IR35

SC required, UKEO projects.

Onsite in Bristol

The client:

A leading UK defence client who specialises in designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future needs of the three armed forces.

The opportunity:

We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers.
We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Embedded/Middleware software engineer to join a small talented team to develop middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems.
Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) migration, configuration and security solutions implementing, so a good experience of Linux is essential for this position.
Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software.
Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software.

What we're looking for from you:

Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering.
Experience configuring, securing and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test.
A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets.
Knowledge of software design differences between Real-Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial.
Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration.
Experience in the development of software for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware and be comfortable working with target system hardware