Senior C++ Software Engineer

In this role you will contribute to one of the UK’s most advanced defence programmes by delivering and sustaining software for the Eurofighter Typhoon. You will join a high-performing Agile team and collaborate with a broad engineering community to shape software that underpins national air defence. You will own and drive features across the full lifecycle, influence architecture, and deliver high-quality solutions on an iconic aerospace platform. This is a mission-driven opportunity to impact real-world capability while growing technically in a cross-functional setting.

• flexible leave (up to 12 flexi-days annually)
• pension scheme with employer contribution
• mental health support and wellbeing resources
• bonus scheme
• access to 4,000+ online courses
• refer a friend reward

• Develop, test, and maintain C++ software for the Eurofighter Typhoon programme
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team spanning software, systems, firmware, and hardware engineering
• Deliver new features and enhancements in an agile development environment
• Translate requirements into effective software designs and solutions
• Investigate, debug, and resolve software issues
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decision-making
• Take ownership of tasks from planning through to delivery
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high standards of software quality
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous team improvement

• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience working within an agile team and familiarity with agile software development lifecycle
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across multiple engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into effective software designs and implementations
• Understanding of and commitment to ensuring good engineering practices and maintaining high standards of software quality
• Working knowledge of Git (or equivalent) source control
• The ability to trace, diagnose and resolve potential software issues
• Familiarity with a debugger

• Collaborative mindset
• Ability to communicate across disciplines
• Willingness to share knowledge
• C++ programming
• Agile software development lifecycle
• Git (or equivalent)