Software Engineer

Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business based in Dorchester, in the recruitment of a Software Engineer.

Knowledge, skills required:

• Proven ability to support or lead software developments


• Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering


• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems


• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles


• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools


• Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, work across domains and see the bigger picture


• Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts


• Ideally the candidate will have experience in one or more of the following domain areas:
  
  
  
  • Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
  
  
  • Command and Control Systems
  
  
  • Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
  
  
  • Acoustics / Sonar
  
  
  • RF communications
  
  
  • Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
  
  
  • Data management
  
  
  • Engagement modelling
  
  
  • Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)
  
  
  
  

Desirable software/system skills:

• Java / JavaFX / Netbeans


• C++ / Visual Studio


• Requirements management (DOORS experience desirable)


• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design


• Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit


• HMI design and development


• Atlassian Toolset


• Network protocols


• Databases


• ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards

This business offers great progression opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus package. This position will be based in Dorchester 2/3 days a week, with flexible working hours.