Software Engineer - Cameo/Rhapsody in Bridgwater

Software Engineer (Cameo/Rhapsody) – Bristol – £65 per hour (Umbrella)12-month contract | SC clearance required | Fully onsite | 4-day week available

A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team in Bristol. You\’ll be working on cutting-edge tools and software architectures that support the next generation of Air Defence Systems.

This is a hands-on role in a highly technical environment. You\’ll develop new engineering tools, work closely with CI/CD pipeline teams, and help shape the way complex systems are designed, integrated and verified. If you enjoy solving problems, improving engineering workflows and working across disciplines, this is a great opportunity.

What you\’ll be doing

• Designing and developing new software tools and architectures used across major defence projects.
• Working closely with CI/CD specialists to integrate your tools into automated pipelines.
• Explaining how tools should be used and monitoring their effectiveness across engineering teams.
• Supporting the full software life cycle, from requirements and design through to integration and testing.
• Collaborating with systems engineers, software engineers, integration teams and project leads.

What you\’ll need

• Strong experience with Cameo or IBM Rhapsody (mandatory).
• Solid background in C or C++ development.
• Experience working across the full software development life cycle.
• Understanding of DDS Middleware and Real Time operating systems.
• Familiarity with safety-related standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or IEC 61508.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Docker.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Nice to have

• Exposure to ontologies or domain-specific languages.
• Knowledge of defence or aerospace environments.

Contract details

• Location: Bristol (fully onsite)
• Clearance: Active SC clearance required to start
• Duration: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
• Rate: £65 per hour (Umbrella)
• Working pattern: Standard onsite working or optional 4-day compressed week
• Interview: One-stage virtual panel