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Location: Cambridge

Type: Permanent - Hybrid working (3 days office/ 2 days remote)

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

About the Company

Tech Connect Group is working with an established Aero/ Defence Technology SME based in the wider Cambridge area. They are a leading designer and manufacturer of radar systems whose patented and industry-leading radar technologies are deployed in over 35 countries for applications including border surveillance, perimeter security, and infrastructure monitoring.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop software for the company's radar systems.
Create software interfaces for integration with third-party surveillance and security systems.
Enhance and improve software functionality with a focus on user experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proficient in C++ (Essential)
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with object-oriented software design.
Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working directly with end customers and users.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Degree in software engineering, computer science, or an engineering/science discipline with a software focus.
Experience developing command and control (C2) software for security or defence applications.
Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) data and its manipulation.
Experience working with SQL databases.
Knowledge of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) best practices.
Understanding of real-time software development principles.
Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development.
Exposure to machine learning techniques and classification methodologies.
Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages.
Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills.
Valid driver's licence and passport for occasional business travel related to projects

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