Lead Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom TipTopJob Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace and defence systems innovation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting:edge solutions that save lives and transform the battlefield. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for you to thrive and make a real impact.

What You Will Do
: Lead the design, development, and verification of a real:time, bare:metal embedded software system written in C/C++.

: Ensure compliance with DO:178C Level A standards, maintaining rigorous testing and quality assurance.

: Conduct design and code reviews to uphold high:quality standards.

: Collaborate with cross:functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineering, for seamless integration.

: Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews.

: Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals efficiently.

What You Will Bring
: Proven experience in developing bare:metal real:time embedded systems using C/ C++.

: Strong knowledge of DO:178C Level A standards and safety:critical systems.

: Demonstrated success leading software teams in high:reliability domains.

: Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage priorities and liaise with stakeholders.

: Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.

This role is a key contributor to the companys mission of delivering high:reliability solutions for aerospace and defence systems. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and safety, the Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of advanced software systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Location:

The role is based in Cheltenham

Interested?:

If youre ready to take on this exciting challenge and become a part of a team redefining defence technology, apply now to explore this incredible opportunity as a Lead Software Engineer

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