Senior Software Engineering

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the whole or an assigned portion of a design from preliminary specification through to verified software. The Senior Software Engineer provides expert knowledge of software design, test and verification

• To use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
• To support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• To provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• To act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Experience of taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, Power Shell) desirable.

Qualifications

• A good degree in a relevant subject.

Employee Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems.
HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with Sharp Eye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

Become our next pioneer.

Apply now and become part of the HENSOLDT team!

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.