Lead Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Lead Software Engineer – Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE)

Location: Stevenage or Bristol

Hybrid Working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Are you a proactive and passionate Lead Software Engineer looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) team, where you'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge synthetic environments to represent weapon systems end to end.

Why Join Us?

Work on the world's most advanced defence systems

Contribute to technical innovation using AR/VR and advanced visualisation techniques

Be part of a collaborative team supporting the full product lifecycle – from concept development to in-service support

Lead a small software development team and shape the future of simulation and experimentation

What You'll Be Doing:

Developing synthetic environments using C# and C++

Leading and mentoring a team to advance simulation components for weapon systems

Collaborating with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and Engineers

Innovating with experimentation and new capabilities to support both domestic and international customers

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience in C# and C++ software development

A problem-solver with a robust approach to software engineering

Excellent communication skills to collaborate across multiple projects

Exposure to real-time software development & simulation standards (DIS/HLA) is a plus



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