Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK)

Defense Technology

PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

Defense Technology
Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex problems; Independent judgements based on practice

Eligibility Requirements

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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