Embedded Ada Software Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate:
Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter

Location:

Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working:
The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status:
Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process:
One stage video interview Embedded ADA Software Engineer

Job Description:

Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership.

You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing. Responsibilities:
Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded SW Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Documenting the SW Skillset/experience required:
Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software

Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC

Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes

Experience of DOORS Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation