Software Engineer

Dorchester
1 year ago
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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 3/4 days a week, with flexible working hours

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