ADA Engineer

ADA Engineer

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and enhance software solutions in ADA, supporting legacy systems and modernisation efforts.
  • Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on aerospace and defence innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and software quality.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in safety-critical systems while working with cutting-edge technology.
  • Qualifications: Strong ADA development experience; C++ knowledge is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

We are seeking an experienced

ADA Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex simulation and software systems within a highly regulated engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in sustaining and modernising legacy software applications, including environmental simulator software, while supporting ongoing programme requirements.

This role would suit an engineer with strong ADA development experience, ideally gained within aerospace, defence, simulation, or safety‑critical systems environments.

Experience with C++ is desirable, particularly where it has been used alongside legacy ADA codebases.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions written primarily in ADA.
  • Support and modify legacy environmental simulator applications.
  • Analyse software defects, perform root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in software design, integration, verification, and testing activities.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and integration teams to deliver project objectives.
  • Support software modernisation and migration activities where required.
  • Contribute to code reviews and ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and processes.
  • Assist with maintaining software quality, reliability, and performance.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant experience developing software using ADA.
  • Experience working on legacy software systems and supporting long-term product lifecycles.
  • Understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with software integration, testing, and debugging.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with C++ development.
  • Knowledge of environmental simulator software or simulation systems.
  • Experience within the aerospace, defence, or safety‑critical industries.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and version control tools.
  • Understanding of model‑based or systems engineering approaches.
  • Experience supporting software modernisation or migration programmes.
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ADA Engineer employer: Groupe SII

SII UK is an excellent employer for Aerospace Systems Test Engineers, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Located in a vibrant engineering hub, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge technology and diverse projects, alongside opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and excellence, SII UK provides a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the success of aerospace programmes.

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Contact Details:

Groupe SII Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace ADA Engineer

ADA Development
C++ Development
Software Integration
Software Testing
Debugging
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Documentation