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time type Full timeposted on Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id REQ-10597Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the WorldJoin us in our mission to provide the world''s military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (IandC), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.Cyber BusinessOur Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.Job Description
Company: Ultra Intelligence and CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business
Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the WorldJoin us in our mission to provide the world''s military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (IandC), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.Cyber BusinessOur Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.Job Description
The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliversoftware components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components.A professional at this grade possesses knowledge for specific fields and performs structured work assignments. Uses established procedures to solve problems by making judgments and gets work done with quality under moderate supervision. Has limited discretion to vary from established procedures.ScopeDefine, architect, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers, within the Cyber UK Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.Responsible for / Key responsibilitiesArchitect, specify requirements, design, implement and test embedded and application software in accordance with the project software development process to ensure high quality and timely software deliverables.Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworksReview and understand system design artefacts to enable the derivation of software requirements and architecture that meet the high-level system requirements.Design, document, review and maintain the software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA, ensuring model can be used for accurate code generation as required.Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development processes, language standards and tools, e.g. TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, static and run-time analysis tools, C/C++ standards and secure software development.Estimate time and effort required for software activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.Propose improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make the software development more efficient and effective.Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.SFIA Programming / software development: Level 2-3SFIA Programming / software development: Level 4
Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services.Contributes to the selection of the software development methods, tools and techniques.Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues'' work.
Role requirementsEssential:
Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
Qualifications / skills requiredEssential:
Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.Experience of at least one of the following;
Embedded product development (including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux)Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development.C / C++
Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecyclesExperience of Object Oriented Design and Design PatternsExperience of software testing and design for test
Desirable:
Javascript, node.js, react.jsPythonRustCommunications protocols – e.g. TCP/IPExperience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworksExposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRAKnowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trendsExperience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML
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Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role''s requirements.Our BenefitsEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:Annual BonusPrivate Medical Cover25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5Pension Contribution4 x Life Assurance CoverFlexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a FridayFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and moreMonthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearanceDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At Ultra IandC, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at careers@ultra-ic.com
Ultra Intelligence and Communications provides critical, tactical capabilities that inform decision-making in the most challenging environments. Our team of experts possess decades of expertise in mission-critical, multi-domain communications, command and control, cyber security, real-time integrated intelligence, and networked radio solutions that are reimagining the future of the connected digital ..... full job details .....
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