Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of naval electro-optic systems. This role is perfect for someone with strong embedded software experience looking to make a tangible impact on mission-critical defence technology.You'll be involved in the full software lifecycle – from concept and design through to integration and support – working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, fault-resilient software that powers high-performance naval systems.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing embedded and UI software for advanced naval systems
• Collaborating across mechanical, electrical and systems engineering teams
• Assisting customer integration and commissioning activities
• Producing high-quality documentation and contributing to risk and issue resolution

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong academic background in a relevant engineering or software discipline
• Experience writing embedded C/C++ code
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422)
• UI development experience (e.g. Visual Studio C++, C#)

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS
• Use of source control tools (SVN, Git), Jira and Confluence
• Familiarity with unit testing, static code analysis and networking (TCP/UDP)

What’s On Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Lunchtime Friday finishes
• 28 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Life assurance, income protection & Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to GP, mental health, physiotherapy & second opinion services
• Company share schemes & EV salary sacrifice
• Training & development opportunities
• Wellbeing app, social events, discounts, gym membership and more

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, UK Security Clearance eligibility is required. If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply now to join this innovative team!