Python Software Engineer

Role: Python Software Engineer

Location: Bristol

Length: 6 Months

Rate: £50-55/hour Outside IR35

Join a project developing next-gen communication terminals. You'll design and deliver Python-based RF test and calibration software that drives real hardware performance.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and testing of software features in Python
• Translate requirements into a detailed design that is functional and efficient.
• Employ good practices to ensure appropriate quality, modifiability, extensibility etc.
• High quality software development, including design, implementation, hardware interaction, testing, and release.
• Usage of testing automation tools.
• Interaction with the RF Testing team and other engineering disciplines to jointly optimize and verify the overall system performance.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Systems, or related engineering field
• Strong Python skills; experience with frameworks like Django, Tkinter, or Matplotlib
• Knowledge of version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable across the full software lifecycle - from design to testing and maintenance
• Detail-driven, proactive, and able to work independently or in an agile team
• Thrive in a fast-moving, high-tech environment

Bonus Skills

• Background in satellite or wireless communications
• Experience with MATLAB, Linux, or hardware interfaces (Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN)
• Familiar with tools like GitHub, Jira, and Confluence
• Understanding of RF testing, instrumentation, and signal processing principles.

To apply, submit your application here or send your updated CV