Software Engineer in Bath

Join a leading partner of the UK Ministry of Defence at our Bristol site, where our team is shaping the next generation of Air Defence solutions. You will be part of a dynamic environment focused on evolving technologies, delivering high-performance systems, and upholding our reputation for safety, reliability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a highly practical role that involves the ongoing design and development of innovative and evolving software tools and architectures.
• Close collaboration with our CI/CD pipeline team will be critical to ensuring the success of these tools and their integration into future products.
• You will also be responsible for demonstrating how the tools should be used and monitoring their effectiveness.

What do you need?

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Docker.
• Strong grounding in software engineering principles and their system-wide application.
• Proficient in modelling tools, including Cameo and Rhapsody.
• Collaborative team player with an open approach, ensuring consistent project momentum.
• Experienced across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements to automated integration and validation, supported by clear documentation.
• Skilled in adopting new tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Knowledgeable in ontologies and domain-specific languages for structured data representation.
• Competent in C and C++ programming.
• Working familiarity with DDS middleware and real-time operating systems.
• Understanding of key industry standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, and IEC 61508.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.