At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain safety-critical software for advanced missile systems.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the defence sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £68 per hour, flexible hours, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: 12-month contract with opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while working on cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in safety-critical software development and formal design methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 68 - 68 £ per hour.
An opportunity has arisen with my client for an Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month contract. As the Embedded Ada Software Engineer, you will work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement changes with the Systems team to being involved with qualification and software releases.
Role: Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Pay: £68 per hour via Umbrella Company
Location: Bristol
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Security Clearance: Security Clearance to start, UK Eyes only project
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain safety-critical command and control (C2) software for advanced maritime and land-based missile systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and defence standards.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to review, analyse, and implement evolving system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
- Design, code, test, and verify Ada-based software solutions, maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and traceability in a safety-critical environment.
- Support software qualification, validation, and release activities, including integration testing and compliance with safety and security regulations.
- Apply formal design methodologies and tools (e.g., DOORS, UML/SysML, Rhapsody, Dimensions) to ensure structured development, configuration control, and full requirements traceability.
Essential Experience:
- Solid background in Safety critical SW from Defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear or medical sectors.
- The development is Safety critical, so a high standard of coding, process & documentation is required.
- Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot.
- Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.
Only candidates based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK are allowed.
Embedded Software Engineer - Electronics employer: Line Up Aviation
Line Up Aviation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Broughton where quality and precision are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while enjoying competitive pay and shift allowances. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values your expertise and contributions in the aviation industry.
