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# Software and Modelling Engineer - Space Engineering [26138]

- **Company:** Descriptioncs Group
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, UML, Multithreading, Software Verification, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-and-modelling-engineer-space-engineering-26138/47809975

## About the Role

lifecycle;Communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.QualificationsYou will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline;At least 4 years of industrial experience in software engineering (5+ years preferred);Strong software design and development experience using C++;Good working knowledge of Java (primarily for software testing activities);Experience designing and debugging real-time software in Linux (RedHat) environments;Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems;Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments;Strong understanding of multi-process and multi-threaded software architectures;Experience with software testing methodologies and unit testing frameworks;Knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) using UML or similar modelling

## Description

collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.Your responsibilities will include:Designing, developing and maintaining on-board software using C++;Developing and maintaining software models and simulation environments;Supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) design, integration and testing activities;Debugging and troubleshooting real-time software in Linux environments;Contributing to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines;Designing and implementing multi-process and multi-threaded software applications;Developing and executing software verification activities, including unit and integration testing;Applying software engineering best practices, object-oriented design principles and design patterns;Producing and maintaining technical documentation in accordance with ECSS standards;Working closely with systems, avionics and verification engineers throughout the software development


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