Job Description

Location:

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England

Salary:

49.70 - 65.00 per hour + None

Category

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Contract

Consultant:

Ethan Bell

C# Software Engineer

Location:

Stevenage, UK

Contract:

12 months

Rate:

49.70/hour PAYE (56.93/hour incl. holiday) or 65/hour Umbrella


We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.

Overview:

Contribute to the development of advanced defence systems across the full product life cycle, from concept through to in-service support. The role focuses on creating and integrating simulation components, digital twins, and emulators that accurately represent weapon systems within synthetic environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and integrate simulation software using C# and C++. Collaborate with project leads and architects to deliver complete system representations. Implement configuration control, continuous integration, and test-driven development practices. Work within an agile, multidisciplinary team to deliver validated simulation solutions. Support activities such as system integration, verification, validation, and training.

Essential Skills:

Proficiency in C# and C++. Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse. Strong analytical ability to translate system-level concepts into technical detail. Competent with Windows and Linux operating systems. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with distributed simulation standards (DIS, HLA, DDS). Experience developing web services (JavaScript, Node.js or similar). Knowledge of military communication protocols (1553/1760, Ethernet TCP/IP). * Understanding of system integration principles and processes.