Senior Software Engineer 6 month contract plus extensions 67.02 per hour (Inside IR35) A global leader in aerospace and defense technology, providing innovative solutions to meet the complex challenges of our customers worldwide. Their mission is to deliver advanced capabilities in areas such as missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber security. Currently seeking 2 x Senior Software Engineers. The role holder will undertake some or all of the following tasks :-Software design, code, simulation, test, and integration.Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques.Generate design documentation and technical reports.Interfacing with related disciplines.Assist the development of higher level system designs.Assist the development of technical requirement specifications Support system integration activitiesKnowledge:Have considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language Knowledge and experience of C and C++ required.Knolwedge of both Linux and Windows O/S.Knowledge of VxWorks is desirable.Have considerable experience of using a high level design methodology (e.g. UML)Have experience of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)Have good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)Have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management ..... full job details .....