Software Engineer

Radar Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Type: Permanent - Hybrid working (3 days office/ 2 days remote)

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

About the Company

Tech Connect Group is working with an established Aero/ Defence Technology SME based in the wider Cambridge area. They are a leading designer and manufacturer of radar systems whose patented and industry-leading radar technologies are deployed in over 35 countries for applications including border surveillance, perimeter security, and infrastructure monitoring.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software for the company's radar systems.
• Create software interfaces for integration with third-party surveillance and security systems.
• Enhance and improve software functionality with a focus on user experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient in C++ (Essential)
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with object-oriented software design.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working directly with end customers and users.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in software engineering, computer science, or an engineering/science discipline with a software focus.
• Experience developing command and control (C2) software for security or defence applications.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) data and its manipulation.
• Experience working with SQL databases.
• Knowledge of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) best practices.
• Understanding of real-time software development principles.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development.
• Exposure to machine learning techniques and classification methodologies.
• Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages.
• Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills.
• Valid driver's licence and passport for occasional business travel related to projects.