Software Engineer

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Software Engineer

About the Project

Airbus Defence and Space provides a range of space-based services to customers worldwide including supporting the UK Armed Forces and its Allies. Airbus has owned and operated the Skynet military communications system, providing 24/7 services across the world for more than 15 years on behalf of the UK MOD.

In July 2020, Airbus Defence and Space signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to extend and enhance the Skynet fleet. The project involves the development, manufacture, cyber protection, assembly, integration, test and launch, of a communications satellite, planned for launch in the coming years.

This contract demonstrates the strong working partnership we have with UK MOD, built on the success we have jointly achieved on the Skynet 5 system since 2003 and continues our long tradition as the UK national satcom end-to-end services provider. We are now actively recruiting to grow the delivery team and have a number of vacancies across a diverse range of disciplines.

Description of the Job

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth. You will join our Modem team within the Product Engineering group.

The team is undertaking the design and implementation of a satellite communications Software Defined Radio (SDR) modem. You will be part of a small multi-disciplinary team containing software, system, firmware and infrastructure engineers. There will be scope in the future to work on further developments as project needs arise.

You will research and develop aspects of modem products and associated communications systems, using your experience in software within complex systems.

You may not have a complete understanding of the engineering techniques and technical aspects of satellite modem systems, but we'll be happy to teach you through a combination of working with our existing team and by training.

You will need to be able to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role.

Tasks and Accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Developing software aspects to support the operation of satellite modem products based on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies.
• Definition, implementation, verification and validation activities associated with these solutions.
• Work in response to requirements, defining sub-systems, communicating risk and specifying test and verification techniques.
• Occasionally diagnose software problems in the laboratory prototyping environment.
• Develop and maintain skills to support on-going and future development.

Your role could involve very occasional travel within the UK and worldwide.

Required Skills

• Proven C++ software engineering on Linux platforms to a high standard
• Experience of device management interfaces (e.g. SNMP, Web) for design, implementation and test

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and application of GNU/Linux toolsets, UML / SysML, Git
• Experience in user interface design, implementation and test using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Any experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment would be beneficial (e.g. Atlassian Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days

3 days onsite 2 days WFH

What we can offer

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If interested please apply. Send me your CV direct or call me on 07909406671

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