C# Software Engineer

Location: Stevenage OR Bristol (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:
Our client, a leading consultancy in the defence and aerospace sector, is currently seeking a C# Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a contract position available in either Stevenage or Bristol, with an initial duration of 12 months and the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role supports the development of the world's most advanced defence systems from concept through to in-service support and training, utilising a range of simulation technologies such as digital twins and emulators.
• Collaborating with Project Leads and Simulation Architects, you will design and develop simulation components representing an end-to-end weapon system in a synthetic environment using C#, C++, and integration simulations, adhering to industry standards.
• You will be a part of a heterogeneous agile development team consisting of engineers from various disciplines working together to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.

Their approach to software development includes:

• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test-driven development

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in C# and C++
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Ability to transition from high-level system views to technical details
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with distributed simulation standards/protocols such as DIS, HLA, and DDS, as well as web services development using JavaScript, Node.js, or similar
• Familiarity with military communications, datalinks, and interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of system integration principles and processes
• Experience with hardware integration

If you are a skilled C# Software Engineer with a background in defence and aerospace and looking for a new contract opportunity, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's innovative team in Stevenage or Bristol.