Graduate Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Based at the Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. The role is part of a two-year graduate programme starting in September 2027.

Company

Ultra I&C's Cyber business develops embedded encryption and cryptographic key-management solutions for customers operating at tactical and strategic levels.

What you will do

• Implement software in C, C++ and Rust according to the software development process and coding practices.
• Validate software through integration testing on target hardware.
• Build Python applications supporting automatic test equipment development.
• Contribute to software requirements, architecture and design documentation.
• Create unit tests and regression suites for inclusion in the CI build pipeline.
• Work across projects from early inception through delivery and participate in early research for future cryptographic solutions.

Requirements

• Relevant STEM degree with at least a lower second-class honours classification, achieved within the past two years.
• Experience with at least one of C, C++, Rust or Python.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SC security clearance, followed by DV security clearance after obtaining SC.
• Applicants must be British Citizens and have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of embedded software design and microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, Node and React.
• Knowledge of design patterns such as SOLID.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, Git, C embedded programming and coding standards such as MISRA.

Culture & Benefits

• Two-year graduate programme focused on software engineering growth, with exposure to other engineering disciplines.
• Buddy support, mentoring independent of the line manager, senior-engineer coaching and formal technical and soft-skills training.
• Support for Continuing Professional Development and progression toward chartered or incorporated engineer recognition.
• Flexible working hours, including the opportunity for a 1pm Friday finish.
• Annual bonus scheme, private medical cover, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pension contribution and 4x life assurance.
• Fixed travel and accommodation allowance, flexible benefits and a security-clearance allowance where applicable.