Software Project Engineer Motherwell

Contract Software Engineer – Aerospace & Defence 📍 Motherwell, Scotland 💰 £45–£60 per hour (DOE) 🕒 37.5 hours per week | Initial 6-month contract (likely extension up to 23 months) Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next contract in a high-integrity, mission-critical industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected aerospace and defence business based in Motherwell, working on cutting-edge technologies that support UK defence capabilities. Why This Opportunity? - Long-term contract potential – initial 6 months with strong likelihood of extension up to 23 months. - Hybrid working – initial period on-site followed by a flexible remote/on-site pattern. - High-impact projects – contribute to major UK defence systems and aerospace technologies. - Professional environment – join a multi-disciplinary team of experts and gain exposure to advanced engineering standards. Working Pattern - First 3 months: Full-time onsite in Motherwell - After 3 months: Hybrid model – 1 week onsite, 3 weeks remote (subject to business needs) Daily Rate - £45 – £60 per hour, depending on experience (Outside IR35) Key Responsibilities - Develop innovative, high-quality software products aligned with established aerospace and defence standards. - Collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle. - Translate system requirements into robust software designs, implement, test, and support integration and deployment. - Take technical ownership of deliverables and contribute to mentoring junior team members. - Support design assurance, configuration management, documentation, and release processes to meet quality and compliance requirements. What You\'ll Bring - Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline. - Practical experience or working knowledge of: - PLC programming - SCADA systems - Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - Strong understanding of engineering standards and quality processes within high-assurance industries. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work: - Applicants must be UK citizens, born in the UK - Must be eligible to undergo and pass security vetting procedures This role offers a rare chance to apply your technical skills to nationally significant projects in a secure and well-established engineering environment. If you're a contractor looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence sector – this is your next move. Apply directly or get in touch alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk