Software Engineersafety Critical

A potential opportunity to work as a Software Engineer in a dynamic team within the defence environment focussed on software development software development from design to test, verification and validation in a safety critical software environment. Thevariety of projects is interesting and constantly covers both the Maritime and Land domains.
Our client is expanding their business across the globe, and this is an excellent time join the business. Within a large, diversified workforce, you will experience an exciting work environment, constantly focusing on tackling the complex problems.
**Key responsibilities**:

- Software design, development and review (from concept to final product) for a range of systems from small embedded single processors through to multi-processor networked systems
- Work with systems and hardware engineers to implement software solutions that may include software-hardware and software-firmware interfaces
- Undertake safety critical design activities at the equipment, system and software levels ensuring rigorous test procedures are in place to verify these.
- Be able to undertake detailed technical requirements through all phases of design, integration and testing
- Communicate effectively with other team members within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Generate clear and concise technical documentation as required, both for internal company use and as part of a deliverable customer documentation pack
- Provide technical input to decisions on the suitability of software design solutions
- Liaise and co-operate with the Project Managers and Software Design Lead to resolve technical, project or resource problems and conflicts
- Supporting the research and development of products within the Company, improving engineering quality, efficiency and cost
- Participate in project reviews and support presentations at relevant Design Review Meetings
- Support to the business development team and input to technical proposals when required and be able to handle sensitive information in the course of your work
- Knowledge and experience of software design and development, particularly using UML based design specification and implementation in at least one of the key software languages; C, C++, C# and Java
- Knowledge and experience of structured software design methodologies
- Degree level educated in a related engineering discipline
- Experience of working in a defence critical safety environment to sil level 2.
- Interest in professional development or working towards Chartered status would be desirable
- Have a high level of both verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-site team
- Innovative and creative thinking
- Willingness to work as part of a collaborative enterprise with other companies including short periods of detached duty where necessary
Overview
- Senior Software Engineer
- Surrey/Portland
- Competitive salary and benefits.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be requiredto undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level
This role is a permanent position