ADA Software Engineer

Location:

Whiteley (Hybrid / Primarily Home-Based)
Security Clearance:
Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management (ATM) programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety‑critical, real‑time Air Traffic Control systems, supporting customers who depend on highly reliable software every day.

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, contributing across the full software lifecycle from requirements and design through to delivery and operational deployment. The role involves working on multiple applications, so it suits someone who enjoys variety and structured problem‑solving.

• Investigating and resolving software and system issues
• Developing software requirements, designs, and solutions
• Contributing to architecture and design activities
• Building, maintaining, and updating software applications
• Producing and executing software test plans
• Supporting change, configuration, and release management activities
• Working closely with Systems Engineering, Test teams, and project stakeholders
• Ensuring all work follows defined engineering processes and software assurance standards

• Strong experience with C++ (experience of Ada, C or similar is beneficial)
• Experience working to Waterfall and/or V‑Model development approaches
• Experience developing software on Windows and Linux platforms
• Experience across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to delivery
• Background in software development, integration, and test
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of ED‑109A or similar software assurance standards
• Experience with Visual Studio and modern development environments
• Experience of Agile methods (e.g. Scrum)
• Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. UML, SysML)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Familiarity with Jira or other Atlassian tools
• Understanding of configuration management best practices

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits
• Flexi Working

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.