Overview:
We are looking for Software Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.
The Software Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions.
• Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues.
• Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using ADA, C, JAVA and/or C++.
• Participate in various software lifecycle methodologies.
• Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices.
• Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level).
• Develop reusable software solutions.
• Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards.

Qualifications:

• A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of embedded real-time development and the hardware/software interface.
• Understanding of real-time operating system behavior and software requirements analysis.
• Proficiency in JAVA, ADA or C++
• Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking principles.
• Practical experience in real-time embedded development, integrating and debugging on target hardware, and using real-time operating systems.
• Track record in developing C/C++ applications.
• Awareness of the principles and levels of software testing.

Desired skills:

• Knowledge of UML and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in Graphical User Interface design and development.
• Understanding of software configuration control.
• Ability to undertake roles beyond software development, such as Software Architect or Software Engineering Manager.
• Practical experience in model-driven software development, using change management and version control systems, and developing under a range of software methodologies.

What do I need before I apply:

• SC will be required to support this role.

Benefits:

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!

• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

• Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions.
• Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues.
• Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using ADA, C, JAVA and/or C++.
• Participate in various software lifecycle methodologies.
• Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices.
• Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level).
• Develop reusable software solutions.
• Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards