Senior Software Engineer

Ultra
Cheltenham, UK
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Linux Hardware Interface Design Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Real-Time Operating Systems Systems Integration Git Yocto

Job description

code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.Debug in embedded environments.Required Skills and ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseHigh proficiency in C and C++ with cross-compiling and debugging on embedded targets.Embedded Linux knowledge (Yocto, Buildroot).Proficiency in real-time software design and RTOS concepts.CI/CD workflow experience.Experience with Git, containerised development environments, and CI/CD.Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.Personal AttributesStrong organisational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team.Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desirable QualificationsWorking knowledge of Rust.Experience with aerospace systems or similar high-reliability domains.Familiarity with other safety-critical standards (ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248).Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

Requirements

testing.BenefitsFlexible working within core working hours.25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.4 times your annual salary in life assurance.Flexible benefits package.Pension scheme - less than 5 years’ service up to 5.5% employer contributions; 5 years’ service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.Sports and social club.Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.Nationality RequirementsCandidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.Diverse & Inclusive EmployerUltra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote

About the company

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers’ problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, civil aircraft, and unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development: Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept.Write code to internal coding standards and ensure high-quality robust solutions.Conduct design and

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