Principal Software Engineer

Consultant @ Matchtech | Defence & Public Sector

Our client, a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Test Equipment Design Engineer for a contract position. This role focuses on creating and delivering software solutions, especially using LabVIEW, within a structured work package to meet various stakeholder requirements.

• Create and deliver software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met.
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, determining optimum capabilities to solve their problems.
• Write high‑quality and robust code; document and record work products, keeping them under configuration management.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other programme elements.
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques for test equipment design, providing expert advice.
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving solutions, escalating complex risks and supporting opportunity and risk mitigation.
• Foster relationships within and outside the line of business, promoting best practice adoption.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and upskill other engineers in the application of engineering practices.

Experience designing solutions using C and NI Lab Windows/CVI and familiarity with Test Stand is essential. Additionally, experience or familiarity with the following will make you stand out:

• Developing low‑level drivers.
• Developing software for test system environments.
• Developing software within a development process framework.
• Experience with Agile development and the Atlassian toolset.
• Familiarity with configuration‑management tools, defect tracking, and peer review.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development
• Location:
  
  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

If you are a skilled Test Equipment Design Engineer with expertise in LabVIEW and a passion for creating robust software solutions, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic and innovative team in the Defence & Security sector.