Software Engineer ADA

Location Bristol
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £65 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available)
Reference 832-1_1705331334
Duration 12 Months

Guidant Global is collaborating with one of the UK's trusted partners, the Ministry of Defence, a leading missile, and defence technology company. They are seeking a professional Software Engineer with ADA C2, FU, and DPU Software expertise. The software engineer will deliver top-notch Command and Control, Launch Management Systems, and Data Processing Systems for various maritime and land platforms and customers.

What we're looking for:

  • It is necessary to know at least one of the programming languages, such as Ada, MASCOT/MADGE, or AdaTest.
  • Having prior knowledge of either Dimensions or DOORS would be advantageous.
  • Experience working in High dependency systems would be beneficial.
  • The role will be located at our client's site in Bristol, and a working knowledge of missile and defence projects is desirable.
  • Ability to work on-site due to the data classification and access to the network.

What you'll get to do as a Software Engineer ADA:

We're seeking a software engineer capable of designing, developing, and reviewing Ada code for software-based Command and Control (C2) systems. The role will involve designing, developing, and testing mission-critical and safety-related software. The development language will be ADA2012 (AdaCore). The design of the C2 system is message/event-based and utilises a MASCOT/MADGE design and Booch components.

"Please Note: Our client requires that all employees obtain the necessary clearance relevant to their respective roles."

More about the role:

Our client'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 our client'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.