Role: Software Engineer - Nuclear
Duration: 12 months +
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
IR35 Status: Inside
Location: Derby or Sheffield
 
Candidates need to have or be eligible for SC Clearance
 
My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join their busy safety critical software team who provide engineering services to client in a number of different industries including Nuclear Power and Defence. The role is to provide consultancy to clients, who will be responsible for systems having a significant programmable element that are used in a safety or security critical context. The company provides a service to their clients to provide advice on how to develop and verify such systems to ensure that they meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements, as well as providing services to develop and verify programmable systems.
 
Skills and experience:
·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
·We are especially interested in hearing from candidates that have demonstrable experience of providing independent advice, support and guidance in an Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear, Medical or other safety critical environment
·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.
·To support current long term programmes we are very interested in people who have demonstrable software and Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) development and test experience in C, C++, ADA, Verilog or VHDL programming languages.
·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; 
 
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
 
 
If you are interested you can apply on online or send your CV to kevin.elder@carringtonwest.com and I will call you to discuss
 
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