Software Engineer, Software Testing, AI Engineer (Applied​/Software)

I am currently looking for Software Engineers on a contract basis to work near Fareham.

Contract:

6 mths initially
Rate:
Dependant on experience (circa £80 Inside IR35)
Clearance:
Suitable candidates will ideally have Security Clearance

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management (ATM) team, contributing to the development of safety-critical distributed systems used in operational air traffic control environments.

This role combines high-performance software engineering with the intensive use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, Git Hub Copilot), enabling increased productivity, code quality, and automation across the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering excellence, modern development practices, and the adoption of AI to enhance software development efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements

Contribute to distributed, mission-critical ATM systems

Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, and testing

Perform:
Development and integration activities, Testing and validation

Manage and resolve software anomalies and defects

Apply AI-assisted tools to improve:
Development productivity, Code quality and maintainability, Automation across the lifecycle

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)

2+ years of experience in software development

High level of English (written and spoken)

Desirable

Spanish speaker

Core Technical Skills

Strong experience in: C / C++ and/or ADA,

Experience with Python scripting is a plus

Experience working in Linux environments

Familiarity with:
Version control (Git / Clear Case), Issue tracking (JIRA), Requirements management (DOORS)

Understanding of end-to-end software lifecycle (design, coding, testing, integration)

AI-Driven Software Engineering (Key Differentiator)

Experience or strong interest in using AI-powered development tools, such as:
Git Hub Copilot (code generation, refactoring, testing support), Microsoft 365 Copilot (documentation, analysis, automation)

Ability to leverage AI for:

* Code generation and optimization

* Test case generation and automation

* Documentation generation

* Requirements analysis support

* Code review assistance and quality improvement

* Understanding of best practices for AI-assisted coding, including:

* Prompt engineering for development tasks

* Validation of AI-generated outputs (critical in safety environments)

* Mindset oriented to augmenting engineering productivity with AI while ensuring safety, traceability, and compliance

Domain Experience

Experience in aeronautical or ATM systems is highly valued

Experience in safety-critical, real-time, or distributed systems is preferred

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in complex distributed systems

High attention to detail and quality (especially in safety-critical environments)

Proactive mindset towards innovation and AI adoption

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Value Proposition

Work on cutting-edge ATM systems deployed worldwide

Be part of the transformation towards AI-driven software engineering in safety-critical domains

Collaborate in a highly technical and international environment