Software Engineer - Hybrid - up to £70k

As a Software Engineer, you will be getting involved in the design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. This is a varied role which will expose you to lots of different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment. Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design.
• Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system.
• Assisting in the validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
• Provide support to task planning and estimating.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand.
• Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
• Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
• Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.

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• Degree qualified or equivalent in Computer Science or related subject.

• Object oriented C++17 or later development experience with knowledge of design patterns.

• Understanding of UML/SysML.

• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.

• Ability to develop new software and maintain legacy products.

• Software verification and testing experience.

• Good communication skills.#

Desirable:

• Agile development experience.

• Experience of using some of the following languages: C, C#, Scripting Languages, Java

• Knowledge of integration and target hardware testing would be advantageous.

• Development with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet based communication.

• Windows/Linux Cross Platform Development.

• Visual Studio 2022.

• CMake or similar build environment.

• Windows/Linux system configuration.

• CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 knowledge.

• Git version control.

• Youtrack/Jira issue and task tracking.

• MariaDB/MySQL databases.

• Experience using Boost, XML, JSON and cryptography.

• Qt6 GUI Development.

• Developing unit tests using a framework such as GoogleTest.

• Experience working in a regulated environment such as Defence.

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market

• Annual incentive scheme

• Life assurance

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

• Long Service rewards with additional holiday

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Health cash plan

• Employer pension contributions up to 10%

• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes

• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.