Location: Southampton (onsite requirements vary depending on project demands - more detail below)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: -64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing bare metal embedded C++ software
- Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO
- Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development
- Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs
- Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects
Job Requirements:
- Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux
- Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux
- Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development
- Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools
- Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required
- Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects
Desirable Skills:
- C# application development
- Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications
- Understanding of software lifecycle processes
- Familiarity with configuration management tools like git
- Software design experience with SysML / UML
- Experience in developing test cases and procedures
- Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile
- Proficiency with tools associated with iterative development like Jira and DevOps
- Knowledge of Docker, virtual machines, and CI tools like Jenkins
If you are a Principal Software Engineer looking to contribute to pioneering software developments in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now for this contract opportunity in Southampton.