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 high quality software; Deliver timely software; Ensure cost and schedule adherence; Achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost; Lead to contract awards
Industry & Context.
Resolve 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, C++, Significant experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles, Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns such as SOLID, 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, SysML
What You'll Do.
Develop embedded software
Develop application software
Review system design artefacts
Derive software requirements
Generate technical proposals
Provide accurate estimates
Chair technical reviews
Manage security of information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work within a software engineering team; Collaborate with product teams; Contribute to Software Community of Practice; Explain complex concepts to less technical parties
Communication Scope
Explains technically complex concepts clearly
Process & Methodology
Act as project managers, Estimate time and effort, Deliver to estimates, Ensure cost and schedule adherence, Lead defined aspects of project, Balance requirements, schedule, and cost, Plan software construction activities, Drive software construction activities
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