Senior Software Engineer in Belfast

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

As a Real-time Embedded Software Engineer at Thales, you will collaborate with a team of Software Engineers on diverse projects, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Your role will focus on designing, developing, and integrating embedded software solutions for high-tech sub-systems and processor-driven boards. With a military application focus, our products range from land vehicle platforms and missiles to advanced training systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions.
• Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues.
• Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using C and/or C++.
• Participate in various software lifecycle methodologies.
• Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices.
• Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level).
• Develop reusable software solutions.
• Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Essential: Knowledge of embedded real-time development and the hardware/software interface.
• Understanding of real-time operating system behaviour and software requirements analysis.
• Proficiency in procedural (C) and object-oriented (C++) languages.
• Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking principles.
• Practical experience in real-time embedded development, integrating and debugging on target hardware, and using real-time operating systems.
• Track record in developing C/C++ applications.
• Awareness of the principles and levels of software testing.

• Desirable: Knowledge of UML and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in Graphical User Interface design and development.
• Understanding of software configuration control.
• Ability to undertake roles beyond software development, such as Software Architect or Software Engineering Manager.
• Practical experience in model-driven software development, using change management and version control systems, and developing under a range of software methodologies.

Values & Behaviours:

• Display innovation and self-motivation.
• Possess a passion for software engineering and a willingness to stay current with industry developments.
• Work efficiently both within a team and individually.
• Demonstrate dedication and determination in task completion.

Qualifications:

• Essential: A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.
• Desirable: A degree in Micro Electronics & Computing/Software Engineering.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.