At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team to develop cutting-edge middleware solutions for advanced missile systems.
- Company: World-class defence organisation based in Bristol with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £68.00 per hour, overtime pay, and potential for long-term contracts.
- Other info: Enjoy a 4-day work week and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking technology that impacts battlespace Command and Control systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in software engineering, preferably with Ada or C/C++.
The predicted salary is between 68 - 68 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday).
Rate: £68.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at time and a quarter.
Location: Bristol
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
Job Description: We are a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers.
Responsibilities: We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Ada software engineer to join a small talented team to develop middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software, developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains.
Skillset/experience required:
- A solid background in software engineering, ideally with development experience in a regulated software safety context e.g. Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical applications.
- Experience with Ada (preferred) or good experience with C or C++.
- A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets.
- Knowledge of software design differences between Real-Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial, as well as experience using Linux operating systems.
- Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration.
ADA Software Engineer in Newport employer: Certain Advantage
Join a world-class defence organisation in Bristol, where innovation meets collaboration in the development of cutting-edge missile systems. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will enjoy a four-day working week that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that shape the future of defence technology. This role not only offers competitive pay but also the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic environment, ensuring your skills are continuously developed and challenged.
