Senior Software Engineer

Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) BusinessPowering DecisionJoin the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic mechanical and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems ranging from early research to full product development. Work flexibly across a range of frameworks and coding languages to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrators. Take these concepts into more mature solutions leading to a full product release.Responsible for / Key responsibilitiesWork across the development lifecycle to design implement and test solutions to customer problems.Develop software targeting a range of areas from bare-metal MCU signal processing Embedded Linux GUI development on Windows Linux and mobile; data analytics using Jupyter notebooks.Program in a range of languages appropriate to the solution ranging from Rust C/C to Python and Web Development frameworks.Work / interact with FPGAs electronic design and mechanical design.Work closely with team-members in an agile fashion achieving a balanced approach to requirement schedule and cost.Generate appropriate documentation from requirements design and testing material to support developments.Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.Role requirementsEssential:Willing and able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.Willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).Qualifications / skills requiredEssential:Degree in an engineering mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.Experience of at least one of the following;Embedded Linux application kernel and/or driver development.C / C or RustExperience of best practice software development processes/lifecyclesExperience of Object Oriented Design and Design PatternsExperience of software testing and design for testDesirable:GUI development frameworks such as eGUI GTK. Tauri.Yocto Petalinux and uBoot.Python Jupyter Notebooks or Matlab.Web Development languages (HTML Javascript Typescript React).IOS/Android development.Communications protocols TCP QUIC WiFi.GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios.FPGAs and Exposure to HardwareUML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect.#IC#LI-ONSITE#LI-EG1NoticeDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information please visit the UKSV website.Our BenefitsEvery employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:Participation in an Annual Bonus SchemePrivate Medical Cover25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 daysPension Contribution4 x Life Assurance CoverFlexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a FridayFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme will writing and moreSecurity Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearanceDiversity Equity & Inclusion StatementAt Ultra I&C we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We therefore do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application please email us at Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Spring,.NET,C/C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1