Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our high-fidelity simulation and systems engineering team. You will be responsible for developing the sophisticated software models and real-time architectures that drive our mission-critical products.

Working at the intersection of software and physical engineering, you will develop high-performance code that simulates complex hardware behaviors in a multi-threaded, low-latency environment.

• Working Pattern: Dynamic (hybrid) working; minimum 2 days per week on-site for lab and hardware integration.
• Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates must be eligible for UK SC Clearance
  .

• Core Development: Design and implement high-performance applications using Modern C++ (14/17/20).
• Real-Time Simulation: Build and maintain high-fidelity models for complex systems, ensuring deterministic performance and mathematical accuracy.
• Hardware Integration: Develop software-to-hardware interfaces, working with protocols like MIL-STD-1553
  , Ethernet
  , or DDS
  .
• Algorithm Implementation: Translate complex mathematical and physics-based requirements into efficient, maintainable code.
• Continuous Quality: Engage in rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and static analysis to meet safety-critical software standards.

Expert knowledge of C++ (Standard Library, templates, and memory management).

Experience with
Linux development and/or Real-Time Operating Systems (
RTOS
).

Familiarity with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Design Patterns.

Proficiency with CMake
, Git
, and debugging tools (GDB, Valgrind).

Knowledge of network programming (TCP/UDP) and middleware like OpenDDS or RTI Connext
.

• The "Systems" Mindset: An engineer who understands how software interacts with hardware and the physical world.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Comfort with 3D geometry, kinematics, or signal processing is a significant advantage.
• Collaborative Spirit: Experience working in an Agile environment alongside Systems Engineers and Data Scientists.

• Financial
  
  Incentives:
  
  Annual company bonus (up to £2,500) and paid overtime options.
• Retirement: Leading pension scheme with total contributions up to 14%.
• Flexibility:
  Flexi Leave scheme (up to 15 additional days off) plus flexible daily start/finish times.
• Family Support: 26 weeks of enhanced parental leave (maternity/adoption) and enhancements for paternity and neonatal leave.
• Health: Healthcare Cash Plan and subsidised on-site facilities.