C++ / C# Software Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary £49.25 - £65 per hour
Reference 2788265_1663242877
Duration 12 months

Guidant Global is working with the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, seeking a skilled C++ / C# Software Engineer to collaborate as part of the team to integrate real products, models, and synthetic environments. Additionally, the successful candidate would provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability and support at the Bristol site.

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures. As a result, we have developed a capability supporting actions across the full product life cycle, which the C++ / C# Software Engineer would be part of.

What you'll get to do as a C++ / C# Software Engineer:

  • Team player delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies.
  • Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop software components as an end-to-end representation of a weapon System in a Synthetic Environment using C#, C++.
  • Part of a heterogeneous agile development team of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop synthetic environments.
  • Follow WSSE's agreed approach to software development, including:

  1. Configuration control
  2. Continuous Integration
  3. Continuous Delivery or Deployment
  4. Unit testing and test-driven development.

What we're looking for:

  • Proficient in C# / C++ / Java
  • Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse
  • Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
  • You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.

Non-essential:

  • Real-Time Software
  • Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
  • Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's, Bristol's state of the art site, which plays a key part in missiles operations. The location offers excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and social, charitable, and sporting activities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.