Job Description

Software Engineer - Telford, Bristol, or Gateshead

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd RBSL Ltd in Telford Shropshire

Rheinmetall /

Software Engineer - Telford, Bristol, or Gateshead

Ref.-Nr.:

UK00586

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Gehalt:

65.000

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


We are looking for additional Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering team. The role will be hybrid working, and can be based from either our Telford, Bristol, or Gateshead offices.



As a Software Engineer, you will be getting involved in the design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels.



This is a varied role which will expose you to lots of different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.



The scope of the role could be tailored between embedded software or PC tool development or a mixture depending on the candidate.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement software solutions which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design. Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system. Assisting in the validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports. Provide support to task planning and estimating. Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand. Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones. Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information. Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output. Ensure engineering designs address the following: + Safety
+ Security
+ Reusability
+ Reliability
+ Maintainability
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:

Degree qualified or equivalent in Computer Science or related subject. Object oriented C++17 or later development experience with knowledge of design patterns. Understanding of UML/SysML. Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle. Ability to develop new software and maintain legacy products. Software verification and testing experience. Good communication skills.

Desirable:

Agile development experience. Experience of using some of the following languages: C, C#, Scripting Languages, Java Knowledge of integration and target hardware testing would be advantageous. Development with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet based communication. Windows/Linux Cross Platform Development. Visual Studio 2022. CMake or similar build environment. Windows/Linux system configuration. CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 knowledge. Git version control. Youtrack/Jira issue and task tracking. MariaDB/MySQL databases. Experience using Boost, XML, JSON and cryptography. Qt6 GUI Development. Developing unit tests using a framework such as GoogleTest. Experience working in a regulated environment such as Defence. WHAT WE OFFER YOU


We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of, with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.





In addition, RBSL offer:


Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week Annual incentive scheme Life assurance up to six times annual salary 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Health cash plan Employer pension contributions up to 10% Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback Long Service rewards with additional holiday Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Private health care, car allowances and company car for some employees CONTACT INFORMATION


Contact Person: Simon Fletcher