Senior Software Engineer (Chertsey/Portland)

Join our growing client — a well-established and innovative organisation within the Aerospace & Defense sector.

If you’re looking for a company that invests in its people, offers career progression, and provides exceptional benefits, this is the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join thriving organisation who specialise in Communications and Electronic devices for Maritime and Land based defense products.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and review software for systems ranging from small embedded processors to complex multi-processor networks.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers on integrated software solutions.
• Deliver across all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Provide input on design suitability and participate in design reviews.
• Support R&D initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to proposals and business development when required.

Experience & Skills

• Strong software development experience in C, C++, C# or Java.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and/or RTOS environments (Linux preferred).
• Understanding of structured software design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (advantageous).

What You’ll Get

• Career progression & full lifecycle exposure
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Christmas shut down
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Training and professional development
• Relocation package 

This role can be based at either Chertsey or Weymouth sites.