Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of naval electro-optic systems. This role is perfect for someone with strong embedded software experience looking to make a tangible impact on mission-critical defence technology. You'll be involved in the full software lifecycle – from concept and design through to integration and support – working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, fault-resilient software that powers high-performance naval systems. What You’ll Be Doing: - Designing and developing embedded and UI software for advanced naval systems - Collaborating across mechanical, electrical and systems engineering teams - Assisting customer integration and commissioning activities - Producing high-quality documentation and contributing to risk and issue resolution What We’re Looking For: - Strong academic background in a relevant engineering or software discipline - Experience writing embedded C/C++ code - Familiarity with hardware interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422) - UI development experience (e.g. Visual Studio C++, C#) Bonus Points For: - Experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS - Use of source control tools (SVN, Git), Jira and Confluence - Familiarity with unit testing, static code analysis and networking (TCP/UDP) What’s On Offer: - Flexible hybrid working - Lunchtime Friday finishes - 28 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme - Matched pension contributions up to 5% - Life assurance, income protection & Employee Assistance Programme - Access to GP, mental health, physiotherapy & second opinion services - Company share schemes & EV salary sacrifice - Training & development opportunities - Wellbeing app, social events, discounts, gym membership and more Please note: Due to the nature of the role, UK Security Clearance eligibility is required. If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply now to join this innovative team!