At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our ATM team to develop safety-critical software using AI tools.
- Company: Innovative tech company transforming air traffic management with cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, flexible working, pension scheme, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative international environment with strong focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation while enhancing your skills with AI-driven development.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 2+ years of software development experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management (ATM) team, contributing to the development of safety‑critical distributed systems used in operational air traffic control environments.
This role combines high‑performance software engineering with the intensive use of AI‑assisted development tools (e. g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, Git Hub Copilot), enabling increased productivity, code quality, and automation across the software lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements
- Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, and testing
- Perform development and integration activities, testing and validation
- Manage and resolve software anomalies and defects
- Apply AI‑assisted tools to improve development productivity, code quality and maintainability, and automation across the lifecycle
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
- 2+ years of experience in software development
- High level of English (written and spoken)
- Spanish speaker
- Core Technical Skills
- Strong experience in C / C++ and/or ADA
- Experience with Python scripting is a plus
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Familiarity with version control (Git / Clear Case), issue tracking (JIRA), requirements management (DOORS)
- Understanding of end‑to‑end software lifecycle (design, coding, testing, integration)
- AI‑Driven Software Engineering (Key Differentiator)
- Experience or strong interest in using AI‑powered development tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot for documentation, analysis, automation
• Ability to leverage AI for
- Code generation and optimization
- Test case generation and automation
- Requirements analysis support
- Code review assistance and quality improvement
- Validation of AI‑generated outputs (critical in safety environments)
- Mindset oriented to augmenting engineering productivity with AI while ensuring safety, traceability, and compliance
- Domain Experience
- Experience in aeronautical or ATM systems is highly valued
- Experience in safety‑critical, real‑time, or distributed systems is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work in complex distributed systems
- High attention to detail and quality (especially in safety‑critical environments)
- Proactive mindset towards innovation and AI adoption
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Value Proposition
- Work on cutting‑edge ATM systems deployed worldwide
- Be part of the transformation towards AI‑driven software engineering in safety‑critical domains
- Collaborate in a highly technical and international environment
- Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
- Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible/remote working options
- Social events (formal & informal)
- Learning and development programs
- Innovative & collaborative work environment
Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law
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Software Engineer- Temp - 12 Months in Winchester employer: Indra Group UK & Ireland
Indra Group UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible working model that allows for a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and compliance, employees are empowered to shape the future of information security while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative work culture. The company also provides ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
