1 to 25 of 33 Contract Software Engineering Jobs in Bristol

Mission Planning System (MPS) Engineering Lead Location: Abbey Wood/Hybrid Rate: Up to £570/day Contract Length: Until 31 December 2027 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee the design, procurement, and integration of a Mission Planning System (MPS) - a critical component of a multinational Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. The … provides the core technical framework for exercise planning, equipment programming, command and control (C2), post-mission analysis, and data management across air, land, and maritime domains. As the MPS Engineering Lead , you will manage the system's full engineering life cycle, from concept and design through to delivery, ensuring it meets operational, security, and safety requirements and is … completed on schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering activities for the MPS, ensuring alignment with project objectives, standards, and milestones. Oversee contractor design and integration work, ensuring compliance with project and stakeholder requirements. Develop and maintain system architecture, information models, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with technical specialists, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to ensure the MPS is secure, safe More ❯

Mission Planning System (MPS) Engineering Lead Location: Abbey Wood/Hybrid Rate: Up to 570/day Contract Length: Until 31 December 2027 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee the design, procurement, and integration of a Mission Planning System (MPS) - a critical component of a multinational Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. The … provides the core technical framework for exercise planning, equipment programming, command and control (C2), post-mission analysis, and data management across air, land, and maritime domains. As the MPS Engineering Lead , you will manage the system's full engineering life cycle, from concept and design through to delivery, ensuring it meets operational, security, and safety requirements and is … completed on schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering activities for the MPS, ensuring alignment with project objectives, standards, and milestones. Oversee contractor design and integration work, ensuring compliance with project and stakeholder requirements. Develop and maintain system architecture, information models, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with technical specialists, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to ensure the MPS is secure, safe More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. ** The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role … will require an understanding of the software process. ** Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday … basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who More ❯

Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems (C++/Linux) Location: Bristol Rate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Overview Join a … growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You'll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms. Key Responsibilities Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in … verify C++ code for real-time systems. Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance. Essential Skills & Experience Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments. Proven experience in software integration, system testing, and debugging More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers More ❯

C++ Software Engineer required for fully on site contract assignment in Bristol. Candidates will need to have or achieve UK Eyes Only SC prior to starting this assignment. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the … ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers More ❯

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a C++ Software Engineer for 12 months. As an C++ Software Engineer, you will join a team and develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Role: C++ Software Engineer … per week,12-month contract Location: Bristol IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC to start, UK Eyes only project Essential Requirements/Skills/Experience A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and … maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT Knowledge of More ❯

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a C++ Software Engineer for 12 months. As an C++ Software Engineer, you will join a team and develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Role: C++ Software Engineer … per week,12-month contract Location: Bristol IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC to start, UK Eyes only project Essential Requirements/Skills/Experience A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and … maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT Knowledge of More ❯

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer Overview of department: Our client's team, at their Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures … and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum … during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT Knowledge of DDS middleware More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - £65 per hour via … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - 65 per hour via … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - £65 per hour via … Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the … products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background … in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working work with Cameo/Rhapsody Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving More ❯

Our respected client, a long-standing partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join the team at our Bristol site. Youll help shape the future of Air Defence Systems by developing innovative solutions and evolving products, while upholding our reputation for safety, performance, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: This is a highly hands … on position focused on the ongoing design and development of Command and Control architectures and their future product implementationsideal for a proactive Software Engineer who thrives on taking initiative. What do you need?: Solid foundation in software engineering, with a clear understanding of its implementation and impact across systems. Hands-on experience developing in C++. Collaborative and … transparent development style, with strong teamwork skills and the ability to maintain momentum throughout projects. Proven track record across the full software lifecyclefrom engaging with requirements to automated integration and validation, supported by clear documentation. Familiarity with emerging tools, techniques, and methods that can enhance process efficiency and sustainability. Additional programming experience in languages such as Ada and QT. More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working … in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve More ❯

C++ Software Engineer Location: Bristol, Full time on site Duration: 6 Months initial SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Our client are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join their Development Facility in Bristol. Join a growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission … critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the … preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Key Skillset Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA More ❯

C++ Software Engineer : Onsite, Bristol required for long term contract assignment. Skillset/experience required: Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA experience would be beneficial The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing … the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Due to the nature More ❯

C++ Software Engineer : Onsite, Bristol required for long term contract assignment. Skillset/experience required: Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA experience would be beneficial The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing … the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Due to the nature More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £65.00 - £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Low level Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art … processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to develop complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Skillset/experience required: Experience in the development More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £65.00 - £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Low level Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art … processing platforms.Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to develop complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Skillset/experience required: Experience in the development of More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. … Responsibilities: What the department are looking for: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a More ❯

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 More ❯

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 More ❯