Job Outline

The Software Engineer is responsible to the Head of Software Engineering for executing allocated Software Work Packages within agreed cost, time and quality constraints.

The Software Engineer is responsible for demonstrating that the developed product meets all specified customer requirements by -

Analysing requirements and specifying the software solution and work breakdown
Preparing software architectural and detailed design UML Models and documentation
Generating source code to implement all aspects of the software detailed design
Controlling and reviewing work of the members of their team (where a team exists)
Integration of software onto the target platform
Providing software technical support
Supporting the company software process and procedure updates
All equipment is designed, developed, integrated and tested in accordance with Client's standards; all supporting documents are produced in accordance with Airbus Clients standards.
Tools, methodologies and coding standards are appropriately specified and applied to achieve project aims
Technical design decisions are made within the context of known practices, established precedents and acquired "technical" expertise.
The cost/benefit trade-offs of design options are understood, enabling appropriate judgement calls to be made.
Software development plans can be estimated in detail, and resource requirements can be allocated against plans.
The provision of technical guidance to fellow team members in software development tools and methodologies
Success of both internal and external design reviews and project reviews throughout the development life cycle.
The support of the design and development of critical components where decisions have a significant impact on project timescales.
Customer liaison, by representing Airbus Defence & Space on project related technical matters at stakeholder meetings.
Design and Development by taking a technical role as a Prime on a critical component where required.
Career development of both the job holder and their team members (if any), by agreeing challenging and business focused objectives

The primary focus of the job is Operational - delivery of project funded Work Packages.

Ingenuity - To work on his/her own on a complete design from concept to delivery, possibly across multiple projects.

Analytical - To identify and isolate problems in the product or system, their likely causes and solutions.

There is a subsidiary Tactical element to contribute to Software Engineering process improvement

Skills/Experience Required

Essential -

Must have extensive experience of software development and be familiar with a number of software development methodologies
Able to carry out development tasks of up to six months duration with very limited supervision
Must have experience of software systems design & implementation for networking communications in a commercial and/or military environment
Must have experience of stakeholder engagement (e.g. for requirements analysis, design trade-offs, third party certification/accreditation etc.)
Must be familiar with process driven software development
Implementation of Windows application software in C++
Strong knowledge of the .NET web framework
Proficient in creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
Object oriented analysis, design and development documented using UML
Must have an understanding of requirements implementation and traceability, and of work package definition and estimation
Must have successful track record of working in a lead role
Must be highly self-motivated, articulate, with good verbal and written communications skills

Desirable -

Experience of full project lifecycle
Experience of Requirements Management (e.g. using DOORS)
Experience of software implementation of data or voice network protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP, VOIP)
Knowledge of cryptographic techniques and their application in products/systems
Experience of formal software configuration management

Education & Training

Strong experience in a similar

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days

Travel

None

Base of Work

This role will be working on site full time

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