Graduate Software Engineer (2-year fixed term contract) in Cheltenham

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It’s the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

The Ultra PCS Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

As an Engineering Graduate you will be part of our engineering design team working on the development of new products and services in Stores Ejection, Data Processing and Safety Critical Systems for Aerospace and Defence customers around the world. Our products and services rely upon mechanical, electronic, software, systems and safety engineering to deliver multi-functional solutions to some of our customer’s hardest problems, and our graduate programme is structured to build experience in your core area of expertise as well as giving you exposure to the wider business.

How Long is the Graduate Scheme

Our graduate programme lasts 2 years during which you will undertake a series of placements around the business, predominantly focused on engineering but also giving exposure to wider functions such as project management, operations, sales and marketing. We work with you to tailor the scheme to meet your desires alongside the needs of the business.

We are looking for graduates who have a Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical, Electronic, Software, Safety or Systems engineering, or any other relevant degree where you can demonstrate alignment with the aims of our business. Eligible to obtain any security clearances as appropriate to the local business.

We are looking for people who are excited about engineering, want to work on difficult problems and are open to being challenged as well as gaining the experience from overcoming those obstacles. Above all, you need to be willing to get stuck in as part of a team.

What you can expect from us:

• Challenging interesting work and a competitive benchmarked salary
• Clear guidance and feedback
• Development of Technical, Commercial Awareness, and Interpersonal skills

Typical Software Engineering competencies gained:

• Be able to perform assigned tasks in accordance with the defined software processes.
• Will gain a good understanding of software development. Design, Code, Review, Test and Debug new computer programs for assigned projects, including necessary records and desired output.
• Be able to test new programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct, and that program results are accurate.
• Will understand how to turn software requirements into design.
• Implements software in accordance with required coding standards; ensure that all code is documented to an appropriate level.
• Integrate software with other system components and can resolve issues identified in developed software.
• Will gain experience in software testing.
• Will be able to estimate own work with an awareness on how estimates impact time and schedule.
• May engage in the review of items (documents, design, code) produced by others.
• Gain an understanding of software version control and can follow the processes to ensure software is configured and controlled appropriately.
• Have a basic awareness of electronics, software and mechanical domains.

Other related competencies gained:

• Solve problems within a project, making evaluative judgements based on factual information and precedents.
• Demonstrate strong technical communication skills.
• Respond positively to change and adapt quickly to dynamic situations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to technical challenges.
• Ability to learn rapidly, employing a range of strategies to develop professional and personal competencies.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.