Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Define, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team. Focus on delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.

Location: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance. Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).

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Company

Ultra Intelligence and Communications provides critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments.

What you will do

• Implement software under the direction of the project’s software lead and engineering software lead.
• Specify requirements, design, implement and test embedded software and/ or application software in accordance with the project software development process to ensure high quality and timely software deliverables.
• Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks.
• Design, document, review and maintain the software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA, ensuring model can be used for accurate code generation as required.
• Actively contribute to defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.

Requirements

• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
• Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience of at least one of the following; 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++
• Experience of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns.
• Experience of software testing and design for test.
• Experience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks.

Nice to have

• Python.
• JavaScript, node.js.
• Rust.
• Communications protocols – e.g. TCP/IP.
• Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles.
• Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends.
• Experience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Cover.
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5.
• Pension Contribution.
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday.