Job Role - Software Engineer

Location - Nationwide (occasional office visit)

Contract length - Ongoing

Pay Rate - Negotiable (inside IR35)

Essential skills/Knowledges:

• Knowledge of design, development and test of real-time, embedded software, particularly in a safety-critical context
• Experience of applying standards used in safety and mission-critical industries such as IEC 61508, DEF-STAN 00-55 and 00-56, ARP4754/4761 and/or RTCA DO-178/DO-254
• Experience of developing and / or assuring Software, Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) and Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) Systems
• Experience of developing pragmatic and novel solutions to complex problems, with an ability to think "outside of the box" where required
• Degree-level qualification in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety-critical systems engineering, Computer Science or STEM subject.  Chartered Engineer status, or membership of a relevant professional body is expected.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as Nuclear, Oil + Gas, medica and rail
• have demonstrable software and Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) development and test experience in C, C++, ADA, Verilog or VHDL programming languages.

Desired Qualifications:

• Track record of developing or verifying and validating safety-critical systems and/or software in a highly regulated industry such as Nuclear, Medical or Aerospace;
• Strong problem-solving skills; 
• Ability to contribute to all elements of the project lifecycle; 
• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both written and verbal, and with colleagues and clients; 
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team; 
• A strong work ethic and level of professionalism; 
• Candidate needs to be organised and be able to think creatively.