Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK)
Defense Technology
PrincipalSoftwareEngineer
“Principal Software Engineer at Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK). Skills: Embedded software development, C++, Object-Oriented Design, Security clearance. Architect software. Specify requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver software components into projects and products; Support deployment and maintenance of software components; Ensure high quality and timely software deliverables; Enable code re-use and integration; Meet high-level system requirements; Ensure model can be used for accurate code generation; Ensure cost and schedule adherence; Make software development more efficient and effective; Achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost; Lead to contract awards
Industry & Context.
Escalate more complex problems; Independent judgements based on practice
Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance, Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance, British Citizen resident in UK for 5 years for SC, British Citizen resident in UK for 10 years for DV, Handle export-controlled material
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience, Significant experience of at least one of the Embedded product development (including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux), Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development, C and C++, Significant experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles, Experience of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns such as SOLID, Experience of software testing and design for test, Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance, Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience, Rust, Javascript, node. js, react. js, Communications protocols – e. g. TCP/IP, Experience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks, Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA, Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends, Experience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML
What You'll Do.
Apply object-oriented design techniques
Review system design artefacts
Derive software requirements
Design software design
Document software design
Maintain software design
Develop knowledge of best practice
Estimate time and effort
Contribute to project aspects
Generate technical proposals
Review technical proposals
Provide estimates for bids
Mentor junior engineers
Coach junior engineers
Review technical deliverables
Chair technical reviews
Manage security of information
Take technical responsibility
Plan software construction
Drive software construction
Adapt software development methods
Measure project standards
Monitor project standards
Contribute to organizational policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team; Collaborate with software engineering team; Explain complex concepts to less technical parties
Communication Scope
Explains technically complex concepts clearly
Process & Methodology
Project management, Line management, Manage security of information
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