Software Engineer

In this hands-on role in Bristol, you will design and develop Command and Control architectures for next‑generation missile systems. You’ll collaborate with software, systems and electronics engineers to deliver safe, secure, and reliable products. The position sits in a forward‑looking Software Engineering Directorate within a large, adaptable company, offering scope across multiple products and technologies. You will work in a proactive, team‑oriented environment with opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to mission‑critical systems.

• salary up to £65,000
• hybrid working (mostly office)
• pension up to 14%
• bonus up to £2,500
• enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Design and develop Command and Control architectures and instantiations for future products
• Contribute to end‑to‑end software development processes from requirements to integration and documentation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of software, systems and electronics engineers
• Maintain momentum and drive in a collaborative, open development culture
• Apply and evolve standards and best practices to ensure safety, security and reliability
• Support the evolution of development processes to improve efficiency and sustainability

• Strong background in software engineering with impact on system level
• Experience with C++
• Experience with software architecture models
• Collaborative, open approach and ability to work well in a team
• Experience with Real Time Multi‑ threaded Applications (preferred)
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and documentation
• Knowledge of Ada (desirable)
• Knowledge of DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and MISRA C++ (desirable)

• Collaborative
• Proactive and initiative-taking
• Team player
• C++
• Software architecture modelling
• Real Time Multi‑Threaded Applications